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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Partington [Heywood], 1856_
... Photograph of Charles Partington probably taken in England...) for Melbourne. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne ...Photograph of Charles Partington probably taken in England before his departure (in 1856) for Melbourne. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Ellen Partington [nee Whatmough], 1897c
... and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne... Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came ...Photograph of Ellen Partington (nee Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, ellen partington, ellen whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Ellen Partington, 1897c
... and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne... Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came ...Photograph of Ellen Partington (nee Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellen partington, ellenwhatmough, charles partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article (copy), Alan Partington, Greensborough by Alan Partington, 1970c
... Partington describes his family's connection to the area.... to the History of Greensborough, Alan Partington describes his family's ...Written as a foreword to the History of Greensborough, Alan Partington describes his family's connection to the area.Alan Partington was the fifth generation of his family to live in Greensborough. Family members still live in the area in 2014.Copy of 3 typed pagesalan partington, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Victor and Mary Bonsak, Greensborough Cemetery, 11/04/1891
... . A Bonzak Family lived near the Partington Family of Willis Vale.... Arthur Iredale in 1908. A Bonzak Family lived near the Partington ...Grave of Victor Bonsak (died 11/04/1891) and Mary Bonsak (b1878 died 24/03/1938) in Plot# N3 Greensborough Cemetery. Johann George Bonzak arrived at Port Phillip on December 19th 1849, from Germany. Mary Bonzak, of German birth, applied for a Certificate of Naturalization in Eltham on 13th April 1905. She had 10 children (4 boys and 6 daughters) . Her sister (maybe) Sarah Jane Bonsak (1881-1978) married George Arthur Iredale in 1908. A Bonzak Family lived near the Partington Family of Willis Vale.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of Greensborough Cemeteryvictor bonsak, mary bonsak -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family... sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough. 1870, 1870_
... by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved... by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children]. Photo and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.Early evidence of farming and animal husbandry in the Greensborough area.Black and white photograph, enlarged and mounted on timber backing.Typed caption pasted on front of photograph: 'Robert Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough.' Identification of those in photo by Faye Fort 2015.robert whatmough, whatmough, willis vale, greensborough, wilson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Partington Boy with pet dog Bruno, 1955c
... Photograph of a Gary Partington with the family dog Bruno... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph of a Gary Partington ...Photograph of a Gary Partington with the family dog Bruno. Bruno was an excellent dog for locating, cornering and killing unwanted possums on the property.Digital copy of black and white photograph.gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Brickwork, Willis Vale, 1950c
... and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty... there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family ...Close up photograph of a section of brickwork at Willis Vale. This is the end wall under the roof. Willis Vale 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.Part of Willis Vale, a pioneer home in the Greensborough area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Miles Lewis, Happy Hollow farm: File note, by Miles Lewis, 1994_
... and subsequently by Charles Partington and his family and at time... Whatmough and his family and subsequently by Charles Partington ...This is a File note written by Professor Miles Lewis, of Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne on Happy Hollow Farm, reputed to be the home of Emmett Whatmough and his family and subsequently by Charles Partington and his family and at time of compilation (1994) home of Dr. Christopher Bell. His examination was intended to assist in determining the age of the building, with a view to seeing whether it be nominated for inclusion on the Historic Buildings Register5 page photocopy of typescript, with house plan.happy hollow farm, christopher bell, whatmough, partington, betty bell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Medhurst family
Alan Partington's research into his mother's family the Medhursts and the Rustons, who were early settlers in the Greensborough district. Contents Newspaper article: "How early families linked up" Diamond Valley News, 28 February 1984, Describes Alan Partington's research into his mother's family the Medhursts and the Rustons. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcalan partington, annie-may medhurst, william partington, david medhurst, peter ruston, plenty river flour mill, greensborough hotel, panton hill victoria, henry hurst, martha medhurst (nee ruston), gruyere victoria, main street greensborough, heidelberg news, jack medhurst, james medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Report, Samantha Westbrooke et al, Batman Apple Tree, & Pioneer Children's Cemetery, Greensborough, 2012, 2012_07
... the Whatmough and Partington families who dies between 1845 and 1858 ...A history of the Batman Apple Tree and Pioneer Children's Cemetery along the Plenty River. Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke Pty Ltd in association with Peter Mills, historian. The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. The Pioneer Children's Cemetery is the burial place of 7 children from the Whatmough and Partington families who dies between 1845 and 1858.11 page photocopy, text and black and white illustrations.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Sentimentalists: a novel by Dale Collins, 1927_
... between the Medhurst and Partington families. alan partington ...Thai novel was given to Alan Partington by his grandfather, David Medhurst at Christmas 1929. A review of the novel appears in News (Adelaide) Wednesday 21 December 1927, page 5.The inscription shows the relationship between the Medhurst and Partington families.314 pages. Hardback. Black cover embossed with title. Inside cover: "Grandfather (1855-1939) David Medhurst to Alan" On fly leaf: "Alan Partington. From Grandfather. Christmas 1929."alan partington, david medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, David Medhurst, death certificate 1939, 08/07/1939
... with permission of descendant Gary Partington. david medhurst medhurst ...Death certificate of David Medhurst (senior), an early resident of Greensborough. Copied with permission of descendant Gary Partington.Digital copy of death certificate.david medhurst, medhurst family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Police Certificate of Service, 08/01/1964
... of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. alan partington Digital ...Certificate of Service for William Alan Partington issued after serving in the Victoria Police from 1933 to 1963.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough.Digital copy of Certificate of Service.alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Victorian Football Union. Golden Jubilee Award, 15/08/1977
... was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. alan ...Golden Jubilee Award presented to William Alan Partington issued in recognition of long and distinguished service to Australian Football.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. Digital copy of Certificate. Blue and red print on white paper.alan partington, victorian football union -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Victorian Football Union. Distinguished Service Award, 21/10/1976
... was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. alan ...Distinguished Service Award presented to William Alan Partington issued in recognition of long and outstanding service to Australian Football.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. Digital copy of Certificate. Blue and red print on white paper.alan partington, victorian football union -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, As I Recall: a collection of stories - country to suburbia, 2013_
Compiled and published by the Greensborough Historical Society, this book contains 26 stories of and by people who lived in the Greensborough area including Watsonia, Briar Hill and Montmorency. The book was initially funded by a grant from Banyule City Council.The first book published by Greensborough Historical Society, this volume includes oral and written histories of many local families. Copies available from the Society.90 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a green background with a collage of photographs.greensborough historical society, as i recall, bill cecil, bonnie dickson, val wilson, collins, thatcher, diamond valley community hospital, hutchinson, eric barclay, norm hyde, ida brown, faye fort, sculli, hazel amos, tom vickers, willimott, june hall, evans, spear family, trinnie di giacomo, elaine drakeford, ian foard, jack waites, vera lay, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Britnell / Duncan family, 1857o
... family of Greensborough include Jessie Britnell (nee Duncan ...Members of the Britnell/Duncan family of Greensborough include Jessie Britnell (nee Duncan) and William Britnell, Jonah Britnell and Emma Britnell. Family history notes provided by Faye Fort (nee Partington)Greensborough pioneer family.7 sepia photographs of family members. Notes by Faye Fort.Each has the name of subject written in pen on reverse. The names of the photographer are printed front and back.britnell, jesse duncan, emma duncan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Life and death of Martha Roberts, 1882o
... to the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers. martha roberts peter ...Martha Roberts married Peter Ruston.In this article a descendent relates information handed down through the family.Martha and Peter Ruston are connected to the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Copy of Ancestry.com article and portrait.Handwritten on photos "Faye is great grand daughter to Martha and Peter"martha roberts, peter rustin, martha rustin, peter ruston, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Trevor Partington, 1961-1965
... . Trevor Partington was a member of the Partington family ...In these photos, Trevor Partington participates in sprint races, including winning the Midland Sprint 1961.Trevor Partington was a member of the Partington family and an accomplished sportsman in many sports.Copies of two black and white photographs.trevor partington, midland sprint 1961 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough streets and their residents / compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 2012_
This is an incomplete list of families who resided in some central Greensborough streets. Compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington) from her own memory assisted by various members of Greensborough Historical Society. This is a work in progress.Compiles a list of Greensborough residents according to the street in which they lived.Spiral bound notebook, bright green cover. handwritten pages. Incomplete. Handwritten pages throughout.greensborough streets, faye fort (nee partington) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Pioneer children's graves precinct, 1848-1860
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, Pioneer descendants, 28/3/2009
Photograph of descendants of the Whatmough family. The Whatmoughs settled and farmed along the Plenty River in Greensborough. Pictured are Denise Anderson and sister Barbara, Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Brian Poulter. Photograph taken at the unveiling of a plaque at the site of "Happy Hollow".Digital copy of colour photograph.happy hollow, poulter, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Whatmough jug, 1840c
Photograph of the "Whatmough Jug". Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Photo taken late 20th Century]The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneers. Descendants still live locally.Digital copy of colour photograph.whatmough jug, whatmough family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Whatmough's "Cock Robin", 09/01/1850
Photograph of the horse "Cock Robin" owned by Robert Whatmough. Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Reference: The Argus - Wednesday 9 January 1850 Page 4... The River Plenty Races. – These races came off yesterday. The Plough Inn Cup of £25 was won by Mr. Beale’s Wallaby, beating three others. A pony race was won by Mr. Whatmough’s Cock Robin. A purse of £10 was won by Mr. Haye’s Gazelle.] The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneersDigital copy of colour photograph.Photograph has printed caption: Celebrated Cock Robin aged 30 years. The property of Mr Robert Whatmough, Greensborough River Plenty. Date is illegible.cock robin, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Trevor Partington's Church Street property 1973, 1973_
... ) The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers. church street trevor ...Two photographs of a Church Street Greensborough property owned by Trevor Partington. This property was acquired during the construction of Greensborough Plaza and is now the site of the Church Street car park. (Copied 31/10/2011)The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.church street, trevor partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington 1933, 1933_
Alan Partington in 1933. In this year he married Wyn Leed in Warragul where they lived for some years before returning to Melbourne and settling on the family property in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photographalan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Ellen Partington - bereavement card 1903, 13/10/1903
... . Greensborough pioneer family. ellen partington ellen whatmough ...Born 1827 in Rochdale England, Ellen was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of bereavement card.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, bereavement cards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Robert Partington, 1857 - bereavement card, 01/02/1857
Robert Partington died shortly after the family arrived in Australia in 1857. Parents Charles Partington and Ellen (nee Whatmough) settled in Greensborough. Robert is buried with his Whatmough cousins in the Pioneer Children's Cemetery, Greensborough. A photo was taken of Robert on 31/1/1857, the day before he died. [Robert PARTINGTON b. Sep 1855, Lancashire, England d. 01 Feb 1857, Greensborough].Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.robert partington, pioneer childrens cemetery, charles partington, ellen whatmough