Photograph of Faye Fort (nee Partington) and her mother Wyn Partington (nee Leed) ready for the Oaks Day races. Taken at Delphin Crescent.Digital copy of colour photograph.faye fort (nee partington), wyn partington, wyn leed

This badge belonged to a member of the Partington family. The Partington family had a long association with the Greensborough Football Club and represented the Club at the Diamond Valley Football League.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "DVFL Life Member"partington family, diamond valley football league, dvfl, greensborough football club

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

This badge belonged to Alan Partington. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "Greensborough Football Club Life Member"partington family, greensborough football club, alan partington

This badge belongs to Gary Partington. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "Greensborough Football Club Life Member"partington family, greensborough football club, gary partington

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

Ellen and Charles Partington at 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 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.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.charles partington, willis vale, ellen partington

Information and photo of members of the Partington family on the log crossing the Plenty River to the family's home at Willis Vale c1905. In the photo are Maria, Prudence and William Partington and Mr Coghill.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.willis vale, partington family, coghill, greensborough

An antique horse-drawn plough which had been used by the Partington family and donated by Gary Partington in 2015, was stolen in December 2016 from the headquarters of the Greensborough Historical Society.Page 1 of Diamond Valley Leader. Text and colour photographs. Multiple copiesgreensborough historical society inc, partington family, ploughs

Studio portrait of unidentified female, taken circa 1897. From the Partington collection. The Vanduck Studio was opposite the General Post Office in Bourke Street and was known to be operating in 1897. This photo was found in 1998 by Wyn Partington in a lost album under the house. Many of the names of Partington people in the photo album were lost to all viewing them in 2000.Sepia studio portrait.partington family

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

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

This was created as a eulogy for Loris Winifred Durance.Loris was a member of the Godber family, her mother was Ivy Partington and her grandmother was Emma Britnell. All these familes were among the early pioneering families of Greensborough.An 8 page A4 black and white document featuring numerous photographs.Nilbritnell, godber, partington, durance

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.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.2 printed pages of text, one page map (item 848).pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, partington, whatmough

Section of painting of Willis Vale a pioneer's house in GreensboroughHouse built by Edward Maygar and later sold to Partington family. It was located at Partington's Flat.Colour photocopy of section of a painting featuring Willis Vale on the top half of an A4 sheet.A number of pencil calculations on lower part of the page.partington, greensborough, edward maygar, willis vale

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

Trevor Partington was a well known Greensborough identity. He excelled in many sports and was in the police. He died in 2002. This photograph shows mourners comforting his father Alan Partington at Trevor's funeral.Digital copy of colour photograph.trevor partington, alan partington

State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Electricity account for Mr W. A. Partington for Hailes Street Greensborough on 19 April 1966. This would be the property known as Alwyn, the Partington home on what is now Whatmough Park.Electricity account, black and red text on white paperHandwritten meter readings and cost.alan partington, william alan partington, partington family, alwyn, hailes street greensborough

Photograph of Partington children, Sheree and Gary.Digital copy of colour photograph.sheree partington, gary partington

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

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

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

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

View of Greensborough township from Partington's Flat.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partingtons flat, greensborough

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. 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.Home of the Partington family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough

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

In this collection, Marilyn Smith has collected information on members of the Victorian Police in Greensborough, including W.A. (Alan) Partington, Trevor Partington, Geoff Tulloch. Also included are news clippings about the establishment of the Greensborough Police and photographs of the Police Station.A brief history of Policing in Greensborough.31 page article, text and photographs, housed in plastic folder with clear cover..police - greensborough, alan partington, trevor partington, geoff tulloch

The Partington and Whatmough families came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. The Partingtons Flat Reserve and Whatmough Park were part of their land holdings and are now Banyule Council owned reserves and sporting fields.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, whatmough family, whatmough park, partingtons flat

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

Digital photograph of a toy truck belonging to Gary Partington.Digital colour photograph of a toy truckgary partington, toys