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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. 20th Birthday Celebrations, 24/11/2012
This folder was created to record the 20th anniversary of the founding of Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc.Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. was created to assist local people in financial hardship by donating food parcels to them. The organisation was founded by the Greensborough Citizens Advice Bureau.A folder enclosing a 6 page story on Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. and 6 colour photographs.Each photograph has the names of the people in them listed on the back.diamond valley foodshare inc, greensborough citizens advice bureau -
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Photograph (copy), Mrs Cordner and grandchildren, 1955c
The group shows Granny Cordner and her grandchildren. Mrs Cordner was the mother of Ted; Don; John and Denis.The Cordner family were a prominent local family for most of the 20th Century. Mr Cordner senior and sons Ted and Don were local doctors.A black and white copy of a photograph of an elderly woman and a group of children.The description of the people is written in ink on the rear .cordner family, eldale avenue greensborough -
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Documents, 25th Anniversary 1986-7. [Watsonia High School], 1986-1987
1987 marked the 25th anniversary of the opening of Watsonia High School. Mrs Margaret Willimott was appointed chair of the committee organising the celebrations. These are her personal notes on the planningPersonal documents tend not to survive over time. These documents record both activities and people involved.A collection of planning documents and advertising materials, in manila foolscap folder. Typed and handwritten. In black felt pen on front cover “25th Anniversary 1986-7”watsonia high school, 25th anniversary, margaret willimott -
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Book, Ian D. Clark et al, A Bend in the Yarra: a history of the Merri Creek protectorate Station and Merri Creek Aboriginal School 1841-1851, by Ian D. Clark and Toby Heydon, 2004_
A history of Aboriginal cultural institutions in colonial Victoria, in this book the interaction between Wurundjeri people and government officials and settlers at the confluence of the Merri Creek and Yarra River.Paperback book, 90 p. black & white illusmerri creek, aborigines victoria -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Ezbekia gardens Cairo, Bandstand, 1918_
This photographs shows a group of people at the band stand at Ezbekia Gardens, Cairo.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "The band stand Ezbekia Gardens Cairo"charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph, A memento of the Opening Ball, Montmorency Public Hall, 21.8.36, 21/08/1936
Group photograph of people at the opening ball at the Montmorency Public Hall in 1936.Black and white photograph, inscription engraved on negativemontmorency public hall -
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Book, Christian Endeavour Bookroom, The Christian endeavour hymnal revised (1933 edition). Joint editors: John Pollock, Carey Bonner, 1933_
Christian Endeavour publications were commonly used by evangelical denominations in educating young people. This revised edition of The Christian Endeavour Hymnal (1933 edition) was jointly edited by John Pollock and Carey Bonner.Hardback, 148 p."Shirley Black, "Hillboro' Park", Grimshaw St., Bundoora"shirley black, hymnals -
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Newspaper Clipping, People power push 1999: Watsonia Shopping Centre, 02/06/1999
Watsonia residents petitioned Banyule Council to allow more involvement in proposed changes to the Watsonia shopping centreNews clipping, text and black and white image.watsonia, watsonia shopping centre, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Littlefox Press, Migration: stories from Banyule, curated by Lella Cariddi, 2017_
Fourteen stories of people who migrated to Australia, landing at Station Pier, Melbourne and settling in the Banyule area.122 p.paperback, col. and black and white photographsimmigration -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Rise of Generation Dry, 06/07/2016
A La Trobe University study found that younger people are drinking less alcohol than in previous generations.News clipping, black text and colour imagealcohol, la trobe university -
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Leaflet, Colin Brooks, Putting people first, 2016_
Information brochure from Colin Brooks MP detailing improved educational funding for Greensborough Primary School, Bundoora Primary School, Kingsbury Primary School, Greensborough College and Greensborough TAFE, with a number of public transport and road improvementsDouble sided coloured brochureprimary schools greensborough, public transport, colin brooks -
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Memoir, Lesley Hooper's story, 08/01/1936o
... reminiscences of people and places in Greensborough between 1936...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This oral history by Lesley Hooper (nee Hills) recounts her reminiscences of people and places in Greensborough between 1936 and 1957. 6p. typescriptlesley hooper, oral history, greensborough -
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Document, Ray Hooper, Briar Hill as I knew it: the memories of Ray Hooper, 10/01/1930o
Reminiscences about people and places in Briar Hill, written by the late Ray Hooper.3p. typescriptbriar hill, ray hooper, oral history -
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Oral History, Gloria Stevens nee Wightman, Interview with Gloria Stevens (nee Wightman), 1931o
Gloria Stevens' reminiscences of people and places in Greenhills from the late 1930s to early 1950s. Interviewers: Marilyn Smith and Dawn Bennetts.5p. black and white text plus photographsgreenhills, oral history, gloria stevens, gloria wightman -
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Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A big day for quiet achievers, 30/01/2002
Records local award winners in the Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards, presented by local federal MP Jenny Macklin, January 2002.Recognises achievement by local people.Photocopy of Diamond Valley Leader article on local people who had received Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards 2002.jagajaga, jenny macklin, colin adams, angela bearzatto, betty bowen, elaine braby, toni buckley, jenny burdett, louise coon, ronald coon, jim cresp, graham henry, tony mcdonald, melda mcmahon, margaret parker, walter phillips, val strantzen, alec treacher, karen van donkelaar, elizabeth webb, noel withers, brad wyatt, cameron wyatt -
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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1986, 1986_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1986.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1986.watsonia, rosalie bray -
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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1985, 1985_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1985.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1985watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1987, 1987_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1987.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1987.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1988-1989, 1988-1989
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1988-89.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1988-89.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1990, 1990_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1990.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1990.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1992, 1992_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1992.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1992.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1994, 1994_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1994.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1994watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1995, 1995_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1995.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1995.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1991, 1991_
This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1991.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1991.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, Heidelberg: the land and its people 1838-1900; by Donald P. Garden, 1838-1900
This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings in 1838 to 1900.There is some reference to the 'annexation' of Greensborough in 1875 and the route of the Heidelberg-Eltham railway line, 1893.Hard cover book. 218 p., ill., maps. Slip cover has a drawing based on an early photograph of the Old England Hotel.Property stamps from Nunawading Public Library (cancelled from their collection)heidelberg, greensborough, donald garden -
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Book, Benchmark Publications for the Montmorency RSL, The Club in the park: an illustrated account of Montmorency RSL Club Inc, 1946-2003. by Max Dimmack, 1946-2003
A history of the people and events that shaped the Montmorency RSL, including the Montmorency pioneers, the Barling and Petrie families.Includes a short history of the Montmorency area and some of the early settlers in the district.Paperback book, 168 p., illus, Green cover with illustration of RSL building. 2 copies.montmorency rsl, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, petrie family, barling family, montmorency -
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Book, Benchmark Publications for the Eltham RSL sub-branch, We will remember them; an illustrated account of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch Inc., 1919-2001. by Max Dimmack, 1919-2001
A history of the people and events that shaped the Eltham RSL. Includes biographical information on some life members of the Eltham RSL.Paperback book, 112 p., illus, Blue cover with illustration of RSL building.eltham rsl sub branch, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, eltham -
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Book, Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, The tin shed and beyond; a history. Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, 1952-1993
A history of the people and events that shaped the Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, from 1952 to 1993. Published in 1995.Includes a full history of the development of the Watsonia RSL.Paperback book, 148 p., illus, Black cover with illustration of RSL building.On first page "Shirley Fraser-Balck. See page 10"watsonia rsl sub branch, returned services league of australia, watsonia -
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Book and CD, Birrarung database; compiled by Mick Woiwod, 1863-1924
This book and database attempts to develop an understanding of the place of Aborigines in the Victorian context. It uses a wide variety of references from early white settlement (1835) and more recent documents.Detailed information such as this will be valuable to researchers in their understanding of Indigenous peoples of Victoria.Paperback. 318 pages, illus. Includes CD-Rom "Birrarung database compiled by Mick Woiwod".Signed by compiler.yarra valley, aborigines victoria, birrarung, mick woiwod -
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Functional object - Tea-towel, Going Metric, 1971c
Metrication in Australia took place between 1970 and 1988. Before then, Australia mostly used the imperial system for measurement. This tea-towel is a handy reminder of conversions.This item was designed to assist people to understand the conversion and as a reference to make conversions from imperial to metric. It is in mint condition (never used)Linen tea-towel. Cream background with blue, red and black print.Conversion tables for metric stencilled on tea-towel.imperial measurement, metric measurement, metric conversion, tea-towels