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Greensborough Historical Society
Cup (pair), Earthenware mugs, 1980s
Gift to Eric and Dot Wittingham from Rosie BrayPair of earthenware cups, light brownInscribed "Dot" and "Eric"; maker's initials impressed on bottom "EJ" whittingham family, rosie bray -
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Book, Jacinta Crealy, Joseph Rycroft (1819-1907), 2015_
Joseph Rycroft was a "Native of Liverpool. Farmer of Victoria", 1819-1907. This short history of Joseph and his family was written by descendant Jacinta Crealy.58 p. illus., family trees, comb binding.joseph rycroft -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Alfred Leslie Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about Alfred Leslie Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at North Richmond, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred leslie poulter -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Arthur Samuel Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about Arthur Samuel Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Yanndaga Western Australia, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, arthur samuel poulter -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, George Henry Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about George Henry Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Richmond Victoria, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george henry poulter -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Herbert Charles Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about Herbert Charles Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Richmond Victoria, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, herbert charles poulter -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Percy John Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about Percy John Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Richmond Victoria, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, percy john poulter -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Allan Rawson, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles Allan Rawson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he and his family were living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles allan rawson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Colourgravure (The Herald and Weekly Times), Wild life in Australia illustrated, by Charles Barrett, 1950_
An illustrated book on Australian wild life - animals, birds, reptiles - published in 1950. This volume belonged to the Fort family.Hardback, 240 p. illus. (some col.). Signed Melinda & Dale Fort on title page; Faye Fort on fly-leafaustralian fauna, fort family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, R. T. Hughes, Arithmetic Part III, by R. T. Hughes, 1939_
Arithmetic text book from 1939, property of Trevor Partington.Hardcover, 504 p.T. Partington Form 3b E. H. E. S. school textbook, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, David Ratcliffe et al, Australian native plants for indoors, by David & Patricia Ratcliffe, 1987_
Advice on how to adapt Australian native plants to indoor use.Previously owned by the Partington familyHardcover with dust jacket, 144 pages, colour illus. W. A. Partington, address and phone number written on fly leafindigenous plants, gardening -
Greensborough Historical Society
Aerial Photograph, Flintoff land - View from above, 1945_
Section of the 1945 Greensborough aerial survey, focusing on the land belonging to the Flintoff familyPhotocopy of section of 1945 aerial survey of Greensborough area"Flintoff land to west of Diamond Creek Rd" written in pencil on backflintoff family, aerial photograph -
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Article, Gillian M. Hibbins, Cordner, George Denis Pruen (1924-1990), by Gillian M. Hibbins, 1924-1990
Denis Cordner was born at Diamond Creek in 1924. He described himself as 'an industrial chemist and spare-time footballer'. The Cordner family were Greensborough locals, several being local doctors.Copy of article made 04/04/2017, 1 page.Originally published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 17, Melbourne University Press, 2007denis cordner -
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Newsletter, Simpsons Voice: Service Family Newsletter. June-August 2017, 01/06/2017
Mactier Community Centre is a support organisation for members of the Australian Defence Forces and their families. This newsletter is aimed at families of servicemen posted to Simpson Barracks in Watsonia.24 pages, colour illus.simpson barracks -
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Plan, Greensborough Township Estate, 01/09/1923
Sub-division into 129 lots of land belonging to the Scotland Family, bounded by William Street, Eliza Street, James (Jessop) Street and south of Lorimer Street. Auction 1 September 1923Photocopy, double-sidedsubdivision plans, greensborough township estate, scotland family -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Volunteer Dedicated to Drug Battle, 11/01/2017
Colleen Grima is a Watsonia North grandmother who is determined to offer families a brighter outlook as they get caught up in the spiralling lives of a loved one with a drug addiction. She received a Premier's Volunteer Champions award.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.colleen grima, volunteering, drug addiction, premier's volunteer champions award -
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Newspaper Clipping, Rare history stolen, 18/01/2017
An antique horse-drawn plough from the 1800s has been brazenly snatched from the entrance of Greensborough Historical Society's resource centre, leaving residents, police and history buffs heartbroken.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough historical society, historic plough, partington family -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Quads make grade, 25/01/2017
When the Stevenson quad squad embark on their first day of high school, it may take a while for classmates to detect their special bond.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.quads, stevenson family, montmorency secondary college, quadruplets -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Historic Plough Stolen, 25/01/2017
A beloved artefact [donated by the Partington Family] was stolen from outside Greensborough Historical Society, bewildering residents and history buffsNews article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough historical society, theft, historic plough, partington family -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Robert John Spencer, 1914-1918
A short article about Robert John Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Parkville; the Spencer family later moved to Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert john spencer -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Fresh Start for Green Grocer, 02/08/2017
Veteran grocer Sculli Brothers will take centre stage in JB Hi Fi's former shop as the shopping centre reveals stage three of its redevelopment.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.sculli family, greensborough plaza, sculli bothers -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Whittingham Family by Rosie Bray, 1914-1918
A short article about the Whittingham family and their service in World War 1. Written by Rosie Bray, this article covers the four Whittingham brothers who lived in Greensborough.3 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, whittingham family, henry douglas whittingham, john cecil whittingham, leslie ernest whittingham, eric walter whittingham -
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Oral History, Rosalie Bray, Memories of Macleod: Graeme Irwin remembers, by Rosie Bray, 1960o
Graeme Irwin and his family moved from Montmorency to Macleod in 1960. He shares his memories with Rosie Bray,3 pages, text and colour photographs.graeme irwin, macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Cronin killer guilty, 13/09/2017
A coward punch killer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of teen footballer Patrick CroninNews article 1 page, black text.patrick cronin, footballer, coward punch, diamond creek, lower plenty football club, cronin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Caring couple recognised, 20/09/2017
Greensborough's Kerryn and Stephen Longmuir have been honoured with an award for their tireless dedication to foster caring.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough, victoria's child protection award, longmuir family, foster care -
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Oral History, June Hall, Remembering Richard (Dick) Tooth, as told to June Hall [by the Tooth Family], 1932_
The story of Greensborough local Richard (Dick) Tooth as told to June Hall by the Tooth family.3 p., typescriptdick tooth, richard tooth -
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Article, The Willis Diary by Anne Paul. Based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life, 09/04/1837o
The Willis Diary by GHS member Anne Paul is based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life (Item158). The Willis family were early settlers at Lower Plenty, just near where the hotel and old bridge are today. Anne has reviewed and analysed this chapter from Historical Records of Victoria, Vol. 6. The Crown, the land, and the squatter, 1835-1840. She includes further information on the Willis family and photographs of the archaeological dig at the Bridge Inn Hotel Mernda in 2017.Diary of James L Willis from 1837, portraying hardships suffered in the young colony of Victoria.15 page, text and colour illustrations. Digital copy.willis family, plenty river, lower plenty, james willis, bridge inn hotel mernda -
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Advertisement - Digital image, Greensborough Motors, 01/03/1935
Greensborough Motors was owned and operated by F.H.Roberts. This advertisement was in the Hurstbridge Advertiser on 1st March 1935 Page 3.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.roberts family, greensborough motors -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Ryan's butcher's Diamond Creek, 1945_
The butcher's shop owned by the Ryan family in Diamond Creek, about 1945.Digital copy of black and white photograph a.d. ryans, ryans butchers, diamond creek -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, GHS Robert Whatmough Meeting on June 24th 2017, 24/06/2017
A group photograph taken at the June 24 2017 meeting of Greensborough Historical Society. At this meeting, Jacinta Crealy spoke about her book on Robert Whatmough. Attendees included Jacinta and members of her family.Digital copy of colour group photographgreensborough historical society, jacinta crealy, robert whatmough