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Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Noel Withers, Willis Vale Homestead 1841-1962, 1841-1962
... Willis Vale Homestead 1841-1962...willis vale...Willis Vale was built in 1841 by George Maygar and named... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Willis Vale was built in 1841 ...Willis Vale was built in 1841 by George Maygar and named after his wife's maiden name of Willis. This article outlines the lessees and owners of the property, Robert Whatmough (1863) and Charles Partington (1878).Outlines the history of this Greensborough property.3 pages, text and black and white imageswillis vale, robert whatmough, george maygar, charles partington -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... 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 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.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, whatmough, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... 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 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.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Willis Vale on the north bank of the Plenty River, Church Street, Greensborough, c.1950
... Willis Vale on the north bank of the Plenty River, Church... Willis Mayger, Partington family, Willis Vale... of Diamond Valley 1979. "Willis Vale, Greensborough, situated..., Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "Willis Vale, Greensborough ...Photo sourced from Heidelberg Historical Society reproduced on p63 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "Willis Vale, Greensborough, situated on the north bank of the Plenty River at the end of Church Street. The home wasa built about 1840 by Jame Willis Mayger from bricks hand-made nearby. It was later passed to the Partington family and when this photo was taken the building was deserted. Vandals and finally a bushfire destroyed Willis Vale in the 1950s." Greensborough Historical Society has same image with more accurate information on the date/cause of fire damage https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/585b6c96d0ce2c1268f1c96b "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."Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmchurch street, diamond valley story, greensborough, james willis mayger, partington family, willis vale -
![Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [side view], 1950c](/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/5502a2592162f11024c32328/item-media/5502a2852162f11024c3268d/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [side view], 1950c
... Willis Vale [side view]...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 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. Home of the Partington family Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
![Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [2], 1950c](/media/collectors/4f729f5697f83e03086015b8/items/54fd41442162f10d30bf885f/item-media/54fd41912162f10d30bf8caa/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [2], 1950c
... Willis Vale [2]...willis vale...View of Greensborough in the distance from Willis Vale... in the distance from Willis Vale and surrounding land: House built ...View of Greensborough in the distance from Willis Vale and surrounding land: House built by Edward Maygar, The flowering Hawthorne Bushes were planted by William Partington. Note the prominent house on upper right where Robert Whatmough lived in the mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River across from Partington's Flat. 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. In 1946, Alan Partington built the Alwyn Farmhouse in place of the original Robert Whatmough home seen in this photo which became Whatmough Park circa 1976.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Jessie at Willis Vale, 1930c
... Jessie at Willis Vale...willis vale...Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911... at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she ...Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. She had a beautiful voice, singing in church and choirs. This photograph shows the house 'Willis Vale'Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie may partington, willis vale, partington family -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... Willis Vale...willis vale.... The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire... Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house ...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.Willis Vale was one of the earliest homes built in the area.Black and white digital photograph.willis vale, partington family -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... Willis Vale...willis vale.... The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized later destroyed in 1964... Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house ...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 vandalized later 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. 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.A pioneer home in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, robert whatmough, maygar family -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Willis Vale on the north bank of the Plenty River, Church Street, Greensborough, c.1950
... Willis Vale on the north bank of the Plenty River, Church... willis mayger, partington family, willis vale..., partington family, willis vale Black and white copy of photo printed ...Photo probably sourced from Heidelberg Historical Society, Similar photo reproduced on p63 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmchurch street, diamond valley story, greensborough, james willis mayger, partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph (Framed), From Willis Vale to Greensborough 1889, 1889
... From Willis Vale to Greensborough 1889...A view of Greensborough township from Willis Vale, home...A view of Greensborough township from Willis Vale, home ...A view of Greensborough township from Willis Vale, home of the Partington family. Taken on the day of Ellen Whatmough's funeral, this photograph shows both Eva and William Partington.From the John Mackey collection. this item was displayed at the offices of Ryan, Mackey and Kelly, solicitors, Main Street Greensborough.Timber-framed photograph of view of Greensborough, black and white.greensborough, john mackey, partington family, ellen whatmough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle and Photograph, Bee keeping near Willis Vale, 2018_
... Bee keeping near Willis Vale... and photograph sourced from social media. Bee keeping near Willis Vale ...Information and photographs about bee keepers in Greensborough. Shows the Mitchell house, Will, Prudence and Maria Partington, one unnamed male and bee hives. A Mr Coghill was the bee keeper.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.mitchell family, partington family, coghill -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBath and bed head (remnants), Partington family, remnants of bath and bed head, 1900c
... willis vale... family bought Willis Vale in 1878. The bath remnant was retrieved... before the Partington family bought Willis Vale in 1878. The bath ...This piece of an old bath dates back to the late 1800s to early 1900s. The bath would have been used by the Partington or Bosch families at the property at Point Lookout. This piece is from a bath that was used by our grandfather (born in 1872) when the family lived at Point Lookout before the Partington family bought Willis Vale in 1878. The bath remnant was retrieved after fire destroyed the house. Bed head (remnant): From the Willis Vale homestead. The Partingtons purchased Willis Vale in 1878. William James Partington (1872-1941) and his wife Annie May (1874-1965). They were the parents of Eva, Grace, Alan, Jess and Jack. All except Eva were born at Willis Vale. 9from Faye Fort)Remnants of two of the Partington family homes, both destroyed by fire.Cast-iron, rusted. Section of base of bath and one upright post from bed head.partington, bosch, willis vale, lookout point, baths, bed heads, furniture, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Partington brothers ploughing, 1895c
... willis vale... in the orchard fields at Willis Vale.... the horse and plough in the orchard fields at Willis Vale. A pioneer ...Tom and Joe Partington working the horse and plough in the orchard fields at Willis Vale.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.tom partington, joe partington, partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph, Prudence Partington 1858-1930, 1883c
... willis vale.... the family lived at Willis Vale from the 1870s.... Partington of Greensborough. the family lived at Willis Vale from ...A studio portrait of Prudence Partington of Greensborough. the family lived at Willis Vale from the 1870s.One of many studio portraits of the Partington familySepia studio portrait of woman in dark dress and bonnet, seated and holding a book. flowers to her left. Mounted on white card with studio name: M.Allan 278 Smith Street Collingwood..On back: Prudence Partington. Born 1858-1930.willis vale, partington family, prudence partington -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Sarah Jane Price, 1920c
... willis vale... death in 1900, Sarah came to Willis Vale to help with Mary... Partington. After Mary's death in 1900, Sarah came to Willis Vale ...Sarah Price was the mother of Mary Partington. After Mary's death in 1900, Sarah came to Willis Vale to help with Mary and Will's small daughter Eva. Sarah stayed at Willis Vale until her death on 29/9/1927. Will married Annie Medhurst, who had four children. Sarah helped with the children while Annie helped Will on the farm.A pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.sarah price, willis vale, william partington, eva partington -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Annie May with Jessie on cow, 1914c
... willis vale... May Partington (nee Medhurst) at Willis Vale...) at Willis Vale A pioneer Greensborough family. jessie may partington ...Jessie Partington (on cow) (born 1911) and her mother Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst) at Willis ValeA pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie may partington, annie may medhurst, annie may partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Old Days Recalled: by Helen Gillman, 13/03/1984
... willis vale...Details some of the Partington family's time at Willis Vale... family's time at Willis Vale. Part 3 in a series of articles ...Details some of the Partington family's time at Willis Vale. Part 3 in a series of articles written by Helen Gillman from interviews with Alan Partington.Willis Vale was built in 1839 from locally sourced hand made bricks. Originally the Meaghers (Maygars) lived there and later the Partingtons.A 2 page photocopy of an article in the Diamond Valley News dated March 13 1984.partington, willis vale, greensborough, orchards, wood cutting, the great depression -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping (copy), Diamond Valley Leader, Pioneer family reunion, by Caroline Gonzalez, 6/02/2002
... willis vale... of their original family home, Willis Vale.... Flat, site of their original family home, Willis Vale ...Reunion of Alan & Wyn Partington, with their children, Gary, Elinor Rowe, Faye Fort and Trevor at Partington's Flat, site of their original family home, Willis Vale.The family are the descendants of the original settlers, Charles and Ellen Partington.Photocopy of article published in Diamond Valley Leader 6 February 2002, text and photographpartington family, partington's flat, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Alan Partington and Teresa Marsh, 1940c
... willis vale... at Willis Vale.... the Partington home at Willis Vale. alan partington teresa marsh willis ...This image shows Alan Partington and Teresa Marsh on a log across the Plenty River at Greensborough. The log was the quickest access to Greensborough township from the Partington home at Willis Vale.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, teresa marsh, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Axle in situ at Partington's Flat, 27/03/2010
... willis vale... (possibly a jinker) used by the Partington family on the Willis Vale... family on the Willis Vale property. It is shown after being ...This axle is believed to be from one of the vehicles (possibly a jinker) used by the Partington family on the Willis Vale property. It is shown after being uncovered near the Plenty River trail.From a Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of colour photograph.partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Annie May Partington with cows, 1910c
... willis vale... the dairy at Willis Vale. Annie and Will ran about 30 cows...) with cows from the dairy at Willis Vale. Annie and Will ran about 30 ...Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst) with cows from the dairy at Willis Vale. Annie and Will ran about 30 cows and this photo is taken just up the rise from the cow sheds.Digital copy of black and white photographannie may partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPostcards (framed), Greensborough Historical Society, Greensborough Historical Society Postcards. Series Three, 2016_10
... willis vale... Soldier's Memorial 1927; Willis Vale on the Plenty River 1930.... main street greensborough ashril theatre watsonia willis vale 6 ...Set of 6 postcards produced for sale by Greensborough Historical Society. Postcards Frame 1, top to bottom: Ashril Cinema, Main Street 1958; Britnell's Lane 1910;Main Street 1910. Frame 2, top to bottom: Watson's Garage, Watsonia 1920s; Fallen Soldier's Memorial 1927; Willis Vale on the Plenty River 1930.6 black and white postcards in 2 black timber frames, under glass.greensborough historical society, main street greensborough, ashril theatre, watsonia, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Apples on Partington's Flat, 1920c
... willis vale...Apple trees on Partington's Flat. Part of the Willis Vale.... Part of the Willis Vale farm and orchard owned ...Apple trees on Partington's Flat. Part of the Willis Vale farm and orchard owned by the Partington family. The 'picker' is believed to be Sarah Jane Price who was the mother of William Partington's first wife Mary Jane Price. William married Mary Jane Price in 1889. They had a daughter Eva in 1899, but Mary Jane died the following year, in 1900, during the birth of a second child.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partingtons flat, partington family, willis vale, apple trees -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Partington family
... Willis Vale... as a greengrocer. William and Annie-May Partington's family home, Willis... Maria Partington William Partington Willis Vale Partington's ...Charles Partington married Ellen Whatmough; they and their children, Robert and James, came to Australia in 1857 because Ellen's brother, Robert Whatmough, had come here in 1841. Whatmough was Melbourne's first lamplighter while also working in John Batman's Spencer Street orchard; he moved in 1842 to establish an orchard in Greensborough. Both Partington boys died soon after the family arrived at Greensborough but later two daughters were born, Prudina and Maria, and five sons, including William . On arrival Charles Partington began work for Mr Flintoff at Black Hills and was later toll keeper on what is now Watsonia Road. He was later a successful orchardist. William Partington married Annie-May Medhurst, daughter of David Medhurst and Martha Ruston, daughter of Peter Ruston who had settled in Greensborough in the 1850s after working for Mr Hooper in Darebin Creek, then moved to Panton Hill in 1866 working as a carrier. The Rustons had six children, including Martha and James. Martha married David Medhurst in 1882 who was the son of David Medhurst and Charity Jane Pink. After David's death, Charity Jane married George Wescott. David and Martha Medhurst had eight children, including Annie May. They bought land in Main Street, Greensborough and set up as a greengrocer. William and Annie-May Partington's family home, Willis Vale, purchased from Mr Meagher by William's father, Charles; it was built by Meagher in 1839 but destroyed by vandals in 1966 after being compulsory purchased for parkland now called Partington's Flat. Their children were Eva, Grace, Alan, Jessie, and Jack. They attended Greensborough Primary School. Alan married Wyn. Contents Newspaper article: "Link with the past", Diamond Valley News, 21 February 1984. Alan Partington's research on Robert Whatmough, early settler in Greensborough, and his brother-in-law Charles Partington. Newspaper article: "How early families linked up", Diamond Valley News, 28 February 1984. Alan Partington's research into the Ruston and Medhurst families. Newspaper article: "Old days recalled", Diamond Valley News, 13 March 1984. Alan Partington's research in the Partington family.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan partington, robert whatmough, watmough park greensborough, robert partington, james partington, elen partington nee whatmough, road tolls watsonia road, prudina partington, maria partington, william partington, willis vale, partington's flat greensborugh, mr meagher of greensborough, apollo parkways estate, charles partington, annie-may partington nee medhurst, david medhurst, martha medhurst (nee ruston), jack medhurst, peter ruston, hooper of darebin creek, greensborough hotel, james ruston, charity jane medhurst (nee pink), main street greensborough, eva partington, grace partington, jessie partington, jack partington, orchards in plenty river area, greensborough primary school, wyn partington, flintoff of black hills -
Greensborough Historical SocietyGenealogical document, The Maygar family in Australia, 1790o
... willis vale... Maygar family lived at Willis Vale circa 1840-59 maygar family ...Family history of the MaygarsMaygar family lived at Willis Vale circa 1840-5916 pages, printed double sided. Contains copies of articles and photographs of the Maygar family.Pencil markings on front page of some family contacts, pencil markings throughout giving further detailsmaygar family, grimshaw family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyCD-ROM, Robert Whatmough, 1830o
... willis vale... orchards greensborough willis vale whatmough apples Robert ...A collection of 31 articles on Robert Whatmough and his orchards in Greensborough in the 19th century. Included information on the Batman Apple Tree and Whatmough applesDetails the importance of the Whatmough family and orchards in early Greensborough.CD with green labelRobert Whatmough written in marker pen.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, orchards greensborough, willis vale, whatmough apples -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFolder, Peter Simmenauer, Partington land, edited by Peter Simmenauer, 1850-1950
... willis vale... greenhills partington family greensborough willis vale Folder ...Folder of documents relates to ownership of Crown Portion 13, Parish of Nillimbuk, County of Evelyn, purchased by John Alison in 1840 and sold to various people including Charles Partington Snr in 1878. It includes Certificates of Title recording transfers to Charles' children, and details of the land retained by Charles Jnr and Joseph Partington until their deaths in 1932 and 1943 respectively. A list of sales of allotments in the "Greenhills Estate" is also included.Folder of documents including Certificates of Title and other land documentsjohn alison, charles partington, charles partington junior, joseph partington, greenhills, partington family, greensborough, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFolder, Dennis Ward, John Batman's 1835 Treaty Trail: on the Plenty River (or Batman's Rivulet), Greensborough / by Dennis Ward, 06/06/1835
... willis vale... Ward. plenty river trail plenty river willis vale dennis ward ...This information was collected for a grant application to erect signage along the Plenty River path, outlining the history of this area where early settlement of the area occurred. The application was made by GHS member Dennis Ward.Black spiral bound folder with clear cover containing 18 pages of photograph and text.plenty river trail, plenty river, willis vale, dennis ward -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Grandma Gibbs, 1890c
... willis vale... charles partington willis vale Digital copy of black and white ...Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs-died in childbirth (William Partington's first wife) who was the Grandmother of Eva Partington,A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, charles partington, willis vale
