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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Davey Story; a collection of memories of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm, Greensborough; by Sylvia Tupper 2013, 1913-2013
This history of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm Greensborough was published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of John Henry Davey, his wife Elizabeth and children settling in Greensborough in 1913. The book contains stories written by many family members, photographs and traces the family line back to England in the 17th century.A thoroughly researched and referenced family history.108 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Spiral binding. davey family, sylvia tupper, plenty farm, greensborough -
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Photographs, Britnell / Duncan family, 1857o
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 -
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Photograph Collection, Tom Vickers - Rotarian, 1990s
Portraits of Tom Vickers, wife Beryl and photographs of Rotary activities. Tom Vickers was the Greensborough pharmacist and a well known identity in the area. One photograph depicts Tom Vickers and Graeme Trotter with the commemorative plaque at the pioneer children's cemetery near the Plenty River Greensborough. Te plaque was donated by Greensborough Rotary.Local identity and Rotary activities.4 photographs in orange folder.Captions on back of each photograph.greensborough rotary, tom vickers, beryl vickers, graeme trotter. -
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Painting, Lower Plenty Hotel c1940-1950, 1940-1950
Artists impression of the Lower Plenty Hotel mid-20th century. An original painting of the Lower Plenty Hotel.Mixed media on canvas board. Landscape with hotel in middle ground.Signed with initials "S.J." on front. On back: "From photo. Painted 1960-1970. LOWER PLENTY HOTEL c1940-1950. Sylvia Jones"lower plenty, lower plenty hotel, sylvia jones -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Godwill family, 1950s
The Godwill family in front of their William Street home. Right to left: Walter, Jarvis, Ada (nee Splatt) and Ted.Copy of photograph. Family group with house in background.Written on back: "Jarvis and Ada (Splatt) Godwill. Sons Walter and Ted.godwill family, jarvis godwill, ada splatt godwill -
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Letter, Letter from Ted Cordner to Val Rolfs, 27/07/1954
In this letter, Ted Cordner thanks Val Rolfs (now Val Wilson) for her fundraising efforts in the Greensborough Football Club's Popular Girl Quest 1954.Handwritten note from (Doctor) Ted Cordner on Ashmead letterhead.Handwritten letter on blue "Ashmead" letterhead. Written in blue ink.Written in pencil on back:" Val Rolfs. 20 William Street Greensborough (at the time). Participant. Popular Girl.GFC."val rolfs, val wilson, ted cordner, ashmead, popular girl quest 1954, greensborough football club -
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Photograph, Keith Willimott, Willimott photographs, 1956-1964
8 photographs of construction of Willimott home, High Street Watsonia. Includes sale advert for land (The Age 1956)Photographs to accompany Willimott family oral history.Copy of group of black and white photographs. Copy of one newspaper advertisement for a block of land. 3 pages.Captions on back of each photograph.willimott family, watsonia, oral history -
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Photograph, Greensborough Football Club, Premiers, DVFA, 1925, 1925_
This is the 1925 Premiership team photograph for Greensborough Football Club. Photograph is named: Back Row (L-R): A Roy, H Silk, M Monaghan (President), D Monaghan (Vice President), M B George (Treasurer) W H Nicholls (Honorary Secretary), G Barnett (Vice President), Mr Judkins (Timekeeper), C Webber (Vice President), H Collard. Row 2: J Mitchell, D McDowell, S Creese, R Maurer, A Purcell, R McDowell, W Poulter, C Lamond, J Davey, J Stock, T Iredale. Row 3: E Lines, S Poulter, C Oakley, W Godwill, A Lines (Captain), C Godwill (Vice Captain), O Ely, S Clough, W Stock. Front Row: H Collard, W Santon, C Lovell, L Collard, S Judkins.This photo names players in the 1925 team, includes many Greensborough pioneer families.Sepia team photograph, mounted on light brown card.Names of team printed on mount. Inscription on back: "Oct 2011. Donated to the Greensborough Historical Society by Brian Poulter, son of William Arthur Poulter 1905-1974."greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfa premiers 1925 -
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Photographs (copy), Collection of Franklin Family photographs, 1910-1961
Collection of Franklin family photographs 1940s-1960s. Includes: Don Franklin, Roy Franklin, Jean Franklin and Belle Franklin and the family homeDigital copy of black and white photographs. Printed on A4 paper.Photographs identifies on back. -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Collection of Evans Family photographs, 1946-1949
A collection of photographs of the Evans family living at 11 Anama Street Greensborough. includes Marjorie Evans, Shirley Evans, June Evans, Betty Evans.Digital copy of black and white photographs, printed on A4 paper.Photographs named on back.evans family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Ely family at football, 1955-1965
John Ely and friends ready for football at Greensborough Football Club. Mascot is Arthur.Digital copy of black and white photograph printed.Caption on backjohn ely -
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Newspaper clipping, Watsonia Heights joins orange lace campaign, 10/06/2015
Players from Watsonia Heights Junior Football Club will wear orange laces in support of the anti-violence movement 'Step Back Think'News clipping, black text, colour image.watsonia heights junior football club, step back think -
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Book, Tarcoola Press, Paradise Lost on and around the Great Moorool / by Mick Woiwod, 2015_
320 pages, black and white illustrations. Front and back cover illustrations by Margo Heeley.Signed by author on title page.wurundjeri dreaming, mick woiwod -
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Photograph, Allan Studios, Amy Medhurst 1904, 1904_
Studio portrait of Amy Medhurst taken in 1904The Medhursts were a Greensborough pioneer family.Studio portrait, circular shape, mounted on heavy card.Studio name "The Allan Studio" printed on front of mount. Name of subject handwritten on back of mount.amy medhurst -
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Clothing Accessories, Cufflinks, 1960s
Cufflinks are used to secure shirt cuffs and may also be an item of jewellery for men. These cufflinks are circular brass with an inlay of cream 'pearl'.Pair of cufflinks with 'pearl' inlay and brass back.cufflinks -
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School Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1964 Staff, 1964_
Staff photograph 1964 from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. Staff names are identified: back row L-R: Max McEvoy; Mrs Ryan; Miss Collins; Ron Grey; Mrs Steele; Jan Hancock; Graeme Maggs; Miss Forbes. Front Row: Jan Wood; Peter Gurry; Glenis Schultz; Mr Romeril (head teacher).Digital copy of black and white group photograph.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school -
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Photograph - Digital image, Rex Smith and father, 1947_
Photograph of the Smith family in 1947: Rex (child standing), Les and Ian Smith.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.Caption on back of photograph reads:"1947 / Reservoir (.. Daventry St) / Whitley house (rear of bungalow) / Rex, Les and Ian Smith"rex smith -
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Photographs, Macleod High School 1950s and 60s, 1959-1963
Student photographs, Macleod High School 1950s and 60s. Photographs capture former Macleod High students, school buildings and grounds.A record of some students of Macleod High in the 1950s and 1960s.4 photographs of Macleod High School students.Captions on back of each photo.rosemary isaac, macleod high school -
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Photographs, Watsonia High School Library photographs, 1978-1979
Interior photographs of Watsonia High School Library, 1978-79.In the early 1970s "Commonwealth Libraries" were funded in secondary schools. This is the Watsonia High School Library.6 photographs: 2 colour, 4 black and white.On back of photos: "1979" on colour; "1978" on black and white.watsonia high school, margaret willimott, school libraries -
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Photograph - Digital image, Trevor Partington's Property, 1960c
Property owned by Trevor Partington. The property was about 1 and three quarter acres on which was a large old and big house which Trevor partitioned into two to have tenant in the back. He used to have horse grazing on the grass. The property was at the lower eastern end of the old 'Church Street' which today is the lowest part of 'The Greensborough Plaza' car park.Digital copy of black and white photograph.trevor partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Ladies Guild 1941, 1941_
Ladies Guild members taken in the hall at the back of Methodist Church, about 1941. Caption on back identifies some of the ladies present: (back row, left to right) Mrs Weaver, Linda Jones, unknown, Annie Partington(nee Medhurst), Nell French (Oakley?), unknown, Mrs Bertha Hall. (front row, left to right) unknown,[child Ron Jones born1936], Mrs Roberts, Mrs Ollie Lang (nee Roberts) and Robert Lang, Amy Knapsey (nee Medhurst), Dot Hall (nee Roberts).Digital copy of black and white photograph and caption. Written in pen on front of photograph "Lady guild members taken in the hall at the back of Methodist Church, about 1941. It [hall] was still there after 1970. Sunday School anniversaries were held there for years as well as other functions. Annie and Amy sisters (Medhurst)" greensborough methodist church, ladies guild -
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Photographs, Price Family studio photographs, 1869-1899
Studio portraits of Jane Price (who died 31/12/1990) and child (Eva Partington born 1899). Jane price was first wife of Will Partington and died in childbirth two years after this photo. Eva Partington's grandfather Archibald Price [Centre Photo]. Eva Partington's grandfather Archibald Price [Right Photo].3 studio portraits, sepia.Names of subjects written on back.archibald price, jane price -
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Photographs, Mitchell family, 1882-1883
Studio portraits of John Mitchell [child] Mrs Mary Mitchell, Mrs Mary Mitchell [Top Right] and Henry Mitchell [Bottom Right] and of Hailes Street Greensborough.4 studio portraits, sepia.Names written on back.mitchell family, henry mitchell, john mitchell, mary mitchell -
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Postcard - Postcard [copy], T. L. Fuller, Salisbury Plain, 27/08/1916
Postcard to Vear and Hazel Roy from France: Pte Dan Donahoo, 18/21 Battalion, 6th Infantry Brigade, AIF.Copy of postcard.Personal note written on back.dan donahoo, aif, correspondence, first world war, wwi, the great war, world war one -
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Poster, Kathleen Hislop, St Katherine's Anglican Church and Cemetery, St Helena Road, St Helena, 1980c
Student poster on the history of St Katherine's Anglican Church and Cemetery, St Helena Road, St Helena.Poster, possibly school assignment. Colour photographs and text mounted on dark red poster. References on back. Poster is laminatedst katherines church st helena -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Gift 1968, 23/03/1968
The Finish line at the Greensborough Gift 1968. Winner: B. Wasley, Second L. Brimacombe. Both trained by Alan Partington.Digital copy of black and white photograph.Caption on back of photo: Greensborough Gift 1968. Winner: B. Wasley, Second L. Brimacombe. Both trained by Alan Partington.greensborough gift, brimacome, wasley, alan partington -
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Postcard - Digital Image, World War I postcard - Firing a Howitzer in France [and caption], 07/12/1917
World War I post card "Firing a Howitzer in France" and greeting on back. [Lorraine Coates Collection]Image on postcard is an "Official War Photograph".Digital copy of black and white postcard and caption.world war 1, postcards -
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Postcard - Digital image, Main Road Greensborough [showing Methodist Church], 1902
This postcard of Main 'Road' Greensborough looking north shows the Methodist Church to the left and small houses on the dirt road. Today Main Street Greensborough is a busy commercial area. The postcard was addressed to Miss A Medhurst. Amy Medhurst married Jim Knapsey.The Methodist Church was sited near the present entrance to Greensborough Plaza and was demolished during the Plaza's development.Digital copy of sepia postcard [damaged]Caption on back of card.methodist church greensborough, main street greensborough, medhurst family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Gary Partington's Scout troop, 1953_
Photograph of a Greensborough scout troop in 1953. Includes from the left: Gary Partington, Anthony Jerome, Scout Master Bob Barling, Francis Richards, John Barton Second Back Row from left: Ken Frye, Unknown, Unknown, Whelan? (front of Scout Master), then David Vickers, Unknown and Lew Cameron. Front from left: Tommy Malone and Doug Dickson. The photo was taken when Gary Partington was about 10. Also scan of Gary's scout badge.Digital copy of black and white photograph. Scan of scout badge.scouts - greensborough, gary partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Chapman family gathering 2012, 07/04/2012
Descendants of James and Susan Chapman at a 'reunion' in Greensborough 7th April 2012. Back row (l-r) Peter Blackbourn; Brian Poulter; Peter Chapman; Steve Whatmough; Karen Hough. Front row (l-r) Joanne Blackbourn; Helen Davies (descendant of George Chapman), Val Wilson, Denise Anderson; Shannyn Hough.Digital copy of colour photograph.chapman family