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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Partington scarifier, 1960s
This scarifier was donated to the Greensborough Historical Society by the Partington family. It was last used at the site of Whatmough Park in the 1960s.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough historical society, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Frederich William Kroschel - war medal, 1914-1918
Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to Frederick William Kroschel. Fred was related to the Fort family.Digital copy of colour photographsfrederick william kroschel, fort family, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, P J Fort - war memorabilia, 1914-1918
Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to P.J. Fort who was related to the Fort family of Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographsfort family, world war 1, p j fort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My earliest memories, by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 06/04/2014
Reminiscences of growing up in Greensborough and Briar Hill in the 1940s and 1950s, written by GHS member Val Wilson.13 p., typescriptgreensborough, briar hill, wilson family, val wilson(nee rolfs) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Bruce McDowell, Joseph James Skillen McDowell, 1900c
Photograph of Joseph McDowell, 1881-1922Sepia image and textmcdowell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle and Apron, Primary Edge Promotions, Medhurst Bottle and Apron, 2016_
Medhurst Wines operates in Gruyere, Yarra Valley. The winery is on land once owned by David Medhurst, formerly of Greensborough. These items were a gift to David's descendant, Faye Fort (nee Partington).Clear glass wine bottle 750 ml, screw cap, in black cardboard presentation box in red and white gift bagLabelled Medhurst Chardonnay 2016 Yarra Valley; with, black poly cotton apron, with pocket, embroidered Medhurst in white.medhurst family, medhurst wines yarra valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Main Street 1963, 1963_
Main Street Greensborough 1963. The Scout Trading Post was sited just downhill from the Ashril Picture Theatre (in 2018 just downhill from the main Greensborough Plaza entrance (ie: about 55 Main Street). It's purpose was to raise funds for the local scout troupe that had their main hall at what, in 2018, would be 49 Hailes Street. The Trading Post only functioned for 12 months or so. Before that it was a home to the Mountford family and before them, the Slater family. Note the picket fence right on the street line under the verandah.Digital copy of black and white photograph.main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Trevor Partington and family, 1970s
Photograph of Trevor Partington and his children on a tractor.Digital copy of colour photograph.trevor partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale site, 2014_
Photograph of the site of the 'Willis Vale' homestead, home of the Partington family. 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.Digital copy of colour photograph."This house is where Willis Vale homestead was on Partingtons Flat"partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Wyn Partington and family at Coburg home, 1940c
Photograph of Wyn Partington (nee Leed) and three of her children, Elinor, Trevor and Faye, at the family home in Coburg.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, wyn partington, wyn leed -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Family remembers Pat, 26/04/2017
A year ago, teen footballer Patrick Cronin died after going out for a celebration after his first game of Lower Plenty Senior Football alongside his brother.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.patrick cronin, football, windy mile, cronin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Murder charge is dropped, 17/05/2017
The possible cause of the brawl that led to the death of teen footballer Patrick Cronin has been revealed for the first time as prosecutors dropped a murder charge against his alleged killer.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.patrick cronin, football, cronin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Trial for man after teen's pub fight death, 24/05/2017
The man charged with killing teen Patrick Cronin has been ordered to stand trial. Andrew William Lee, 33, last Wednesday formally pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.patrick cronin, cronin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Bruce McDowell, GFC - 90 seasons, by Bruce McDowell, 1893o
From its earliest beginning in 1893, Bruce McDowell traces the history of the Greensborough Football Club through 90 seasons.Traces the history of the local football club, mentioning many pioneer families associated with the Club.Digital book, 73 pages, text and illustrations.bruce mcdowell, greensborough football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Marshall family, 1930s
This photograph shows the Marshall family, early 1930s with Doris (centre back) and Loris, aged 4 (centre front).Digital copy of black and white photograph. No caption on this photo.charles marshall, world war 1, marshall family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Marshall family [female relatives], 1930s
This photograph shows several of the Marshall relatives, unidentified females, early 1930s Digital copy of black and white photograph. No caption on this photo.charles marshall, world war 1, marshall family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Parade in country Victoria for Australian volunteers, 1914-1915
This photograph shows a parade of Australian volunteers in a country location. In the background, the stand is full of family and friends.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photo has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Marshall family [male relatives], 1930s
This photograph shows one of the Marshall relatives, unidentified male, early 1930s Digital copy of black and white photograph. Caption illegible..charles marshall, world war 1, marshall family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, David Amiet et al, Percival Albert Amiet and family information, by David Amiet, 1881o
Information supplied by Richard Gary Amiet to David Amiet, who compiled this document. Includes Percival Albert Amiet's war service in 1916. His son Claude by his first marriage was brought up by his sister Ethel at a dairy farm in Greensborough.5 pages, black and white print, black and white and colour photographs.amiet family, percival albert amiet -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, 'Dynamite' Andrews, 1936-1949
Compilation of several newspaper articles 1936-1942 about Mr J. Andrews, Assistant Stationmaster at Greensborough Railway Station, nicknamed "Dynamite" owing to his behaviour towards railway travellers.2 pages,typescript.j. andrews, andrews family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Miles Lewis, Happy Hollow farm: File note, by Miles Lewis, 1994_
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Happy Hollow, 1892o
Robert Emmett Whatmough leased the Happy Hollow site from John Cully McLaughlin in 1892 and built a bark house there. This was retained by later owners, the Bell family. Original photographs were taken prior to 2003, as the building was destroyed by fire in 2003Copies of four coloured photographs on one pagewhatmough family, happy hollow farm, bell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Graeme Butler & Associates et al, Bell's Cottage [Happy Hollow]: Victorian Heritage database report, 26/02/2017
In 1997, Bell's Cottage at Happy Hollow Farm was included in the Nillumbik Heritage Overlay HO59.The cottage was built by Robert Whatmough and associated with the pioneering orchardists Frederick and Theodore Flintoff and William Verner. It is technically significant for its wattle and daub construction, vertical slabs and bark roof. It was destroyed by fire in 2003.3 p. typescript, one black & white photographhappy hollow farm, bell family -
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Newspaper clippings, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Happy Hollow articles from Trove (past owners), 1939-1940
Obituaries of three residents of Happy Hollow, Francis Oxley, John Henry Daymond and May Daymond2 p. transcription of newspaper articleshappy hollow farm, francis oxley, daymond family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Brief history of the Whatmough's at Happy Hollow, 1960s
Information about Robert William Whatmough b. 1815 in Heywood, England and his son Robert Emmett Whatmough b. 1842 in Greensborough, d. 1924, who leased the site of Happy Hollow in 1892.1 p. typescript, 1 black and white photograph Notes on Whatmough family handwritten on bottom of page.whatmough family, happy hollow farm -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Dorothy and Eric Barclay at the Show, 1949_
Eric Barclay and his mother Dorothy at the Melbourne Show 1949.Digital copy of black and white photographeric barclay, barclay family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Dorothy and Henry Barclay at Elder Street, 1950s
Dorothy and Henry Barclay at their Elder Street property circa 1950.Digital copy of black and white photographeric barclay, barclay family, elder street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Dorothy Barclay's journal, 1954_
A sample page from Dorothy Barclay's journal 1954.Digital copy of black and white photographeric barclay, barclay family, dorothy barclay -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Dorothy, Eric and Henry Barclay at wedding 1947, 1947_
Dorothy, Eric and Henry Barclay at a family wedding 1947.Digital copy of black and white photographeric barclay, barclay family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Eric Barclay and Harry Arrowsmith 1944, 1944_
Henry Barclay and Harry Arrowsmith on the family property, Greensborough 1944.Digital copy of black and white photographeric barclay, barclay family, harry arrowsmith