Dairy with workers outside – milk cans can be seen both inside and outside the timber building..An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations.Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, dairy

This photograph shows the start of building workers huts at the mine site..An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations. Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery

This photograph shows the start of building workers huts at the mine site, with a tripod set up to lift the building components...An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations. Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery

This photograph shows the workers huts at the mine site, nearing completion, with several completed huts in view..An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations. Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery

This photograph shows the workers huts at the mine site, nearing completion, with men standing outside..An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations. Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery

Building the crusher plant (two angles). Hopper (centre left) to feed crusher..An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of 2 black and white photographs, two of 30 photos of mining operations.Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery

View of Greensborough Park from Partington's Hill, showing sporting ground, Plenty River, Marble Hall, sparse housing on north side of Main Road, the Farmers' Arms hotel, the Rechabite Hall and Main Road bridge over the the railway line. Marble Hall is the double-storied building on the corner of Main Road.Part of a collection of 5 enlarged photographs dating from the early 1900s.Black and white enlargement of photographgreensborough park, main street greensborough, rechabite hall, farmers' arms hotel, marble hall, greensborough railway

Purcell Stubley bought the garage site in 1946, and this photograph would have been taken shortly afterwards. Note the multiple fuel bowsers, each selling a different brand. Watson Holden was on this site until the late 1970's. Then Woolworths constructed the current building which Savers now occupy. Part of a collection of photographic enlargements of Greensborough sites.Black and white enlargement of photographic imagestubley motors, main street greensborough, woolworths greensborough, watson holden, savers

Information and photos about the Greensborough Post Office, showing several buildings and locations for the post office.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.greensborough post office

Information and photo of a burst water main in either Grimshaw or Main Street Greensborough. Photograph courtesy of Paul de Sauty, taken from Hailes Street. Church Street can be seen in this photo, prior to building of Greensborough Plaza.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.greensborough, church street greensborough

Photos of Greensborough Primary School, the first showing children playing in the school yard, the second is of the original building.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.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

The former Bundoora Primary School building has reopened as a kindergarten and childcare centre. The Greensborough Historical Society have been especially interested and have been kind enough to share original photos of the building and class photos from the 1930s.News article 1 page, black text and colour images.bundoora primary school, greensborough historical society, nino childcare bundoora

Short history of the Bundoora Primary School no.1915 in Plenty Road. The building was erected in 1877. In 2014 the original building is all that is left with the Metropolitan Ring Road on the south border and commercial development to the north.Photocopy of article and photograph.bundoora primary school, janefield state school

The Greensborough Methodist Church stood in Main Street Greensborough and was central to the social life of the suburb in the early 20th century. This original site is now part of the Greensborough Plaza shopping complex. The Church moved to the new building in Grimshaw Street circa 1970s. This photograph shows the red brick church, now demolished.Copy of colour photograph of red brick church, mounted on yellow card and laminated.Caption: 'Methodist Church, Main Street Greensborough. Now the site of Greensborough Plaza'methodist church greensborough

In 1978 Apollo Parkways Primary School [AP5184] was in the planning stages. In this article the Principal is named and plans for permanent buildings are discussed. The school opened in 1979.Information about the development of a new school in the Greensborough area.Photocopy of newspaper article,Date written on side.apollo parkways primary school, frank miller

The psychiatric hospitals at Mont Park, Larundel and Plenty closed in the late 1970s and this book gives a brief history of the group of hospitals. The area has since been redeveloped into a residential area, although some of the original buildings remain.This book gives an outline of life within the hospital precinct.64 pages, illus. (some col.). Cover includes sepia photo 'Pond at Farm Worker's Block circa 1927'.mont park hospital, larundel hospital, plenty hospital, iliya bircanin, alex short, nemps, north eastern metropolitan psychiatric services

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

This brief history discusses the Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.This article includes some images of early building in the Shire of Diamond Valley.Photocopied article. 4 pages text and illus.On front page "from Rosie Bray"shire of diamond valley, irene turvey

In the early 1970s "Commonwealth Libraries" were funded in secondary schools. This is the proposed plan for the Watsonia High School Library.An example of school library plans from the 1970s.3 copies of a one-page floor plan and front elevation of building.Written on front "Watsonia"watsonia high school, commonwealth libraries

The opening of the Greensborough Post Office building in 1970, situated in Main Street.An example of development in Greensborough in the 1970s. The Post Office has now moved into a shop-front in Greensborough Plaza.Copy of news article, text and graphics.greesnborough post office

Dobell's is a local cafe in the Greenhill area. In 2013/14 it is owned by Steve Partington.The Dobell's building was once a local grocer's store and has housed several other businesses over the years.Colour leaflet. Pink and white text on black background. Graphics.dobells, partington, cafes, greenhills

A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first erected to raise funds for road building in the area.The first Toll Keeper was Charles Partington, grandfather to the author, Alan Partington.2 typed pagesgreensborough toll gates, charles partington, alan partington

This book updates and expands the earlier title "Eltham Shire - Historic buildings, people and places" published 1983. It contains stories of the Nillumbik area and contributions were made by members of the Eltham District Historical Society.Historical information about the Eltham district, now Nillumbik local government area.Soft cover book. 46 p., balck and white illus.eltham, nillumbik, batman apple tree, marguerite marshall, mick woiwod

A history of the founding and development of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital over its first 30 years. Includes names of those responsible for founding the hospital and many staff.Written by Doctor Donald Cordner whose father Dr Ted Cordner was one of the founders of the hospital. 71 p., black and white illus.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, donald cordner

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

This publication was produced for the Foundation student reunion in 1998. Secondary education came to Macleod in 1954 when Macleod High School opened with Mr F. Meyer as Headmaster. Many of the original buildings are still in use at Macleod College today. This is a collection of photographs of the school and students in its early days. Includes profiles of teachers and students, outlining their lives after school.Green hardcover book with green cover and embossed gold print on front. 198 pages, photographs and text.macleod high school, foundation students reunion

Following the sale of Greensborough Secondary College's Nepean Campus site, student files, academic records and medical data were found scattered in the building. Article 2 interviews past students about the records.2 newspaper articles, text and images.greensborough secondary college, nepean campus

Children playing outside Greensborough and District Poultry Co-op. Photograph from the collection of Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts). [Refer to Frye Family for more Co-Op details]. This building was sited in the Watsonia Army Camp (hence the building looks like an old army hut).Digital copy of black and white photograph.elaine drakeford, greensborough poultry co op, poultry farm

View of building exterior [worksite]. The redevelopment of the Greensborough Pool into the Watermarc aquatic centre is documented in this collection of photographs from the collection of Rosie Bray. These photographs taken on a ‘Community Consultative Committee’ walkthrough prior to completion of Watermarc, May 18 2012.Digital copy of colour photograph.watermarc, rosalie bray, greensborough swimming pool, swimming pools