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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, St Kelvern's launches out, 1962
188 p.fictionst katherine's church st helena, dawn petts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Genealogical document, Robyn M. Marsh, A timeline taken from a profile of Anthony Beale, 01/02/1981
Family history timeline of Anthony Beale and his family, pioneers of the St Helena area of Greensborough.The St Helena area was named after the island on which Anthony Beale was born and worked. St Katherine's Church was named for his wife Katherine Rose.6 pages, text only, timeline (copy) anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, beale family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, St Katherine's 125 years on, 1983
A short article about St Katherine's Church St Helena and its connection to the Beale family.2 pages, text and black and white images. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Greensborough Park: Slide 44, 1990s
Photograph shows Greensborough Park from the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads GreensboroughPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.greensborough park, st helena road greensborough, diamond creek road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Watermarc wins, 20/08/2014
Watermarc members won gym equipment for St Helena Secondary College in the worldwide Technogym competition.News clipping, black text, colour image.watermarc, st helena secondary college, technogym -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Runner warms up for Paralympic glory, 31/08/2016
St Helena College student and distance runner Jaryd Clifford competed at the Rio Paralympics in 2016.News clipping, black text and colour image.jaryd clifford, paralympics rio 2016, st helena college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Petticoat, c1920
Made by Anna Helena Zerbe (Girlie) for her trousseau for her marriage to clarence Pratt C1920.Cream tussor silk petticoat with round neck and armhole crocheted in cream silk. Scalloped hem also crochet with cream silk. Four embroidered motifs in scallops. Cream embroidered motif at neck, gathered at hips side seams. Part of a Trousseau Set - See NA2736 nightgown and boudoir jacket and NA2738 bloomerscostume, female underwear -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Richards & Co, Studio Portrait of Patrick Ryan and Elizabeth H Forrester's wedding, 1918
Patrick Ryan married 'Ellie' Forrester of Towaninnie in 1918 at Inglewood Vic. 'Ellie' daughter of Richard & Ellen Forrester (nee Dauber) of Towaninnie Vic. This photo depicts the more sombre dress worn for weddings during the war years.Studio portrait of Elizabeth Helena Forrester 'Ellie', bride is wearing a two piece ankle length suit, court shoes and carrying a large bouquet of flowers with trailing ribbons. Organdie lace trimmed blouse fastened with a brooch, a smart brimmed hat and necklace completed the elegant ensemble. Patrick Ryan groom, single breasted suit with waistcoat, white bow tie and gloves, button hole and lace up boots.Right hand corner - on embossed card mount "Richards & Co Ballarat". Reverse - "For Auntie Ellen with love Ellie & Pat" hat, studio portrait, forrester, wedding, 1918, bouquet, bride, groom, two piece tailored suit, single breasted suit waistcoat, towaninnie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Australian Women's Weekly, St Katherine's ... History renewed, 06/11/1957
Parts 1 and 2 of an article about the rebulding of St Katherine's Church St Helena after a fire in 1956. Photocopy of newspaper article, 2 pages, black and white images.st helena, st katherines church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Cemeteries, The Cemetery at St Katherine's, 24/07/2010
Lists the burials at St Katherine's Church St Helena. Links to the Beale family, pioneers in this area and builders of the church.Deals with Greensborough pioneers buried in the cemetery. Internet site has details of the inscriptions on the headstones in the cemetery.5 x A4 pages. Page one has a colour photograph of St Katherine's Church and cemetery. Pages 3-5 list burials at this cemetery.http://www.ozgenonline.com/~mytwigs/StKatherines.html st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, cemeteries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Donald McMillan, 1914-1918
A short article about Donald McMillan` and his service in World War 1. He was born in St Helena.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald mcmillan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, No reason to uproot trees, 21/08/1973
A Letter to the Editor complaining about the removal of trees near the corner of Diamond Creek Road and St Helena Road [1973] Digital copy of newspaper article, black text.diamond creek road, st helena road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Student performers hit the right note in top musical, 29/07/2015
St Helena Secondary College production of West Side Story ran from July 30 to August 8 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.st helena secondary college, west side story -
Greensborough Historical Society
Accessory - Gloves, Child's gloves, 1960s
Child's white gloves. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills who wore these to Sunday School at St Katherine's St Helena in the 1960s.White gloves with floral embroidery and small beads along wrist."Made in Japan. 100% nylon"purses, handbags, st katherine's church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Lights out for Christmas, 31/10/2018
An iconic Christmas lights display in Allumba Drive, St Helena has been forced to shut down due to council bureaucracy.News article 1 page, black text.christmas lights display, banyule city council, allumba drive greensborough, christmas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, View from Greensborough Lower Oval, 1935c
Photograph of the Greensborough Lower Oval in Main Street Greensborough opposite St Helena Road. The village of Greensborough can be seen In the background.An early view of Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough, lower oval greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Jimmy pays tribute to musical inspiration, 19/08/2015
St Helena resident Jimmy Fong learned to play music as a child in Malaysia and performs John Denver music in a stage show.News clipping, black text, colour image.jimmy fong, fong family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Comment on bus plans, 16/11/2016
Several options were suggested for bus services between Wattleglen Railway Station and Diamond Valley and St Helena Secondary Colleges.News clipping, black text. st helena secondary college, public transport -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Stephen Cox, 1914-1918
A short article about Stephen Cox and his service in World War 1. Stephen Cox is buried at St Helena Cemetery.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, stephen cox -
Orbost & District Historical Society
felt toy, early to mid 20th century
This item was made by Mrs Helena warren of Newmerella. Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was a fine amateur photographer who supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert).This item reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century. This item also has significance in its association with Helen Frances Warren, a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker,A handmade white fluffy squirrel holding a gum nut. It is possibly made of sheepskin. The eyes are pink plastic. The whiskers are white nylon thread (item no. 2495.4)toys needlework warren-helena handcraft -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Hastings Elms Maddison, 1914-1918
A short article about Hastings Elms Maddison and his service in World War 1. Hastings Maddison married into the Beale family of St HelenaOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, hastings elms maddison, beale family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Farley Henry Smith, 1914-1918
A short article about Farley Henry Smith and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in St Helena.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, farley henry smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James Richard Bell, 1914-1918
A short article about James Richard Bell and his service in World War 1. James Richard Bell is buried in St Helena Cemetery.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james richard bell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Lost super hits $68m, 06/07/2016
A large amount of 'unclaimed' super is held in Australian Tax Office accounts, with over $15 million from Greensborough, Briar Hill and St Helena.News clipping, black text.greensborough, superannuation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cotton reels, first half 20th century
These cotton reels were owned and used by Helena Warren of Newmerella. Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was a fine amateur photographer who supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert).Helena Warren was a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker,Four wooden cotton reels. 2495.1 is an empty reel with paper labels at both ends. " Best Linen lace thread Barbours No 50 200 yards Wm Barbour & Sons Ltd Lisburn Ireland" 2495.2 is a wooden reel with thick linen thread. On one end " H11 underlined" 2495.3 is a narrow wooden reel with white thread and grey wound over it. It has paper labels at both ends. " J. & P. Coats 500 yards No 50 457 metres - Chain Brand Mercerised Cotton MR WHITE" 2495.4 is a wooden reel with synthetic thread - one paper label. "J. & P. Coats 6 Cord 200 yards 40 183 metres"needlework cotton-reels warren-helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Village project in works, 16/08/2017
Hewcom Group won a multimillion-dollar contract to build stage one of the Old Colonists' Association of Victoria's Leith Park retirement village in St Helena.News article 1 page, black text.old colonists association, leith park retirement village, st helena -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 229 August 2016
Contents: • The Society's 50th Anniversary 2017 by Russell Yeoman • Our Next Meeting - Wednesday 10th August; 'Creators, Makers and Shakers' • Heritage Excursion - Maroondah Aqueduct Walk - Saturday 3rd September • Eltham District's Early History • The Eltham Barrel by Jim Allen • Eltham Taps Run Dry • A Footnote on Shoestring • Membership Subscriptions • The Little Church in St Helena by Maureen Smith • St Katherine's Church in St Helena • Beauty Spots • ... and also • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Orbost & District Historical Society
felt toy, 1950's
This felt deer was made by Helena warren of Newmerella. The deer was exhibited in the Royal Melbourne Show in the 1950's. Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was a fine amateur photographer who supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert).This object reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. This item also has significance in its association with Helen Frances Warren, a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker,A handmade felt toy fallow deer which is light brown with darker brown spots. It has dark brown antlers, dark brown feet and plastic eyes.handcrafts needlework warren-helena -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, License under Section 19 of "The Land Act 1869", 1875
Full license and authority to enter and occupy Crown Land outlined was given to James Cowan. This was for a period of three years and subjected to conditions outlined on the document. The area was in the County of Bourke, Parish of Blackwood. The area concerned is located on the Lerderderg River in the Wombat State Forest. The fee for occupation was to be paid in advance by half-yearly payments to the Land Officer at Ballarat. The document signed on 1 July 1875 by William F Stawell, Acting Governor of Victoria.Thick pale blue paper. Hand written in ink Hand drawn map of land in questionDated 1 July 1875 Signed William F Stawelllicence, license, crown land, james cowan, county of bourke, parish of blackwood, lerderberg river, wombat state forest, william foster stawell, acting governor, land officer, ballarat -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Barry Plant 3088 Real estate update April-June 2019, 2019_03
Barry Plant Greensborough 3088 Real estate update: Greensborough, St Helena and Briar Hill, April-June 2019. Includes properties for sale or sold in the Greensborough area.12 pages. black text and colour images.real estate, greensborough houses, briar hill, st helena