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Greensborough Historical Society
Minutes, Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Minutes 2013. Book 2, 2013_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Agenda and minutes of the Committee of Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Dated 2013. Available at Resource Centre.Official record of the management of Greensborough Historical Society.Typed Agenda and Minutes in blue plastic folder.On cover: GHS Meetings 2013.greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Minutes, Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Minutes 2012, 2012_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Agenda and minutes of the Committee of Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Dated 2012. Available at Resource Centre.Official record of the management of Greensborough Historical Society.Typed Agenda and Minutes in blue plastic folder.On cover: GHS Meetings 2012.greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, People that I have met: Cliff Lowerson; by Rosie Bray, 14/07/1920o
Rosie Bray talks with Clifford Alva Lowerson about life with his wife Iris in Eltham, Briar Hill, Montmorency and Watsonia.Oral history first published in GHS Newsletter 2014.4 pages, text and photographs.cliff lowerson, rosie bray, watsonia, oral history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My trip to Wales in 2007 - my Scott ancestors in Wales: by June Hall, 2007_
June Hall (nee Evans) related details of her trip to Wales where she met distant relatives from the Scott family.Oral History.2 pages of text.june hall nee evans, mary scott, wales, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Banyule City Council, Banyule: looking into Banyule's aboriginal heritage, 2014_
This booklet "looks into Banyule's Aboriginal heritage" by detailing some of the history of the Wurundjeri willam clan, including William Barak. Illustrations are from La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria. It appears to be a later edition of the 2011 booklet.8 pages, colour illustrations. Cover is mainly orange with pencil drawing of indigenous people.banyule, wurundjeri willam, william barak, billi-billeri -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Mr and Mrs Coe; David and Grace Lowe; Thomas and Irene Black are interviewed by Bev Moss in 1980, 1930o
These interviews took place in 1980 as part of an Oral History Unit at La Trobe University. The interviewer, Bev Moss, is a GHS member. The interviewees were Mr and Mrs (Victor Preston) Coe, David and Grace Low and Thomas and Irene Black. They discuss life in the 1930s in Greensborough.These oral histories relate life in a country town during the Great Depression.Copy of original handwritten manuscript (14 pages) and typed transcript.(4 pages)victor preston coe, david low, grace low, thomas black, irene black, great depression 1930s, greensborough, diamond valley, oral history, bev moss -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, O'Neill's Greengrocers Main Street Greensborough / Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1953-1969
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) tells the story of her father's greengrocers shop in Main Street Greensborough from 1953 to 1969.A personal story of life in Greensborough.One page of text.bill oneill, oneill family, nancy fowkes, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The 1909 "Battle of Greensborough" / by John Gibson, 1909_
In 1909 military exercises were held in the Greensborough area. In this researched article the site is identified and activities related.This is the text of a presentation by John Gibson at the April 2013 meeting of GHS.2 pages, text, map and photograph.sugarloaf hill, bundoora, john gibson, greswell hill, latrobe house -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Diamond Valley Community Hospital / by Gemma Sprague and Rosalie Bray, 1940o
A short history of Diamond Valley Community Hospital from the perspective of former nurse and patient Gemma Sprague.DVCH was Greensborough and district's local community hospital during the 20th century. Story first published in "As I Recall" in 2013.3 pages, text and images.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, gemma sprague, rosalie bray, as i recall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Vickers Family story / by Marilyn Smith, 1941o
Tom Vickers was the well respected chemist/pharmacist in Main Street Greensborough. His story is the result of an interview with his widow Beryl. Written by Marilyn Smith.Oral History written for GHS and first published in "As I Recall" 2013.3 pages text.tom vickers, beryl vickers, marilyn smith, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, From Italy to Greensborough in the 1950s - the Sculli family / by Rosie Bray, 1950o
The Sculli family came to Melbourne in the 1950s and in 1960 opened a fruit shop in Main Street Greensborough. In 2014, they are operating a fruit shop in Greensborough Plaza. This oral history was collected and written for GHS and first published in "As I Recall" 2013.2 pages text and images.sculli family, rosie bray, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Greensborough local swimming hole / by Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1936-1957
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) relates another story of growing up in Greensborough.A personal story of life in Greensborough.2 pages text.nancy fowkes, nancy oneill, oneill family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Greensborough bush fire / by Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1965_
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) relates another story of growing up in Greensborough.A personal story of life in Greensborough.2 pages text.nancy fowkes, nancy oneill, oneill family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne Water, Plenty River Waterway Management Activity Plan 2000, 2000_
This report covers the catchment of the Plenty River from its upper reaches in the Great Dividing Range to the confluence with the Yarra River at Viewbank. It discusses ecological diversity and methods of improving water quality and significant areas of the catchment. Includes a brief history of settlement along the Plenty River.This is a significant plan for the improvement of the Plenty River.207 p., maps, folding maps. Printed on white paper with black spiral binding and clear plastic front cover.plenty river, melbourne water -
Greensborough Historical Society
Painting - Digital image, Main Street Greensborough 1889 / by Arthur Elliott; with property names, 1889_
Copy of painting of Main Street Greensborough 1889, by Arthur Elliott, with names of properties and owners.An early view of Greensborough that has property names and owners superimposed.Digital copy of painting.Names of properties and owners typed on copy.main street greensborough, arthur elliott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Jillian Riley Remembers: the story of Greensborough Picture Theatre, 1949-1974
Jillian Riley recalls her father's Greensborough Picture Theatre "Ashril". Created in 2014.3 pages text and photo.ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatre, jillian riley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Maps, Plenty River, 1837o
These maps show the land use along the Plenty River. Both Aboriginal and white settlements are shown.Set of maps showing the Plenty River. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Melbourne Moomba Festival, Melbourne Moomba Festival 1955, 12/03/1955
Program for Melbourne Moomba Festival; March 12-26, 1955. (Copy)Photocopy of double-sided A4 page, folded once.moomba, melbourne moomba festival 1955 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Scales, Kitchen scales, 1900c
Domestic kitchen balance scales used to measure ingredients, made of cast iron, they would have a tray for ingredients and graduated weights.Kitchen scales, to weigh 4 lbs, with weights of 1 lb and 4 oz.kitchen scales, scales, balances -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Banyule City Council, Saxam report 2014, Banyule Council, 10/06/2014
Reports by Banyule Council officers and minutes of Council meetings relating to the Heritage importance of Saxam Homestead in Greensborough.16 pages in 3 documents.saxam -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Saxam: Heritage Report 2011, 2011_10
Heritage Report on Saxam Homestead prepared for Banyule Council in 2011. 17 pages, text and photographs.saxam, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Senior burgled, 23/09/2015
A home burglary in Greensborough occurred while the homeowner was mowing the lawn. News clipping, black and red text.greensborough, burglary, rosie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century. suburb.3 pages, includes photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1881 Census for Great Britain by region, with National Index and Resource File Viewer disc, 1881_
Covers data for England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man by Regions and the Royal Navy.Ring binder containing 24 CDs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough RSL History, 1929o
History of the formation of the Greensborough RSL copied from the RSL website.3 pages text.greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, The larrikin pig / by Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1968-1975
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) relates a story of the Shire of Diamond Valley.A personal story of life in Greensborough.1 page text.shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, 17 Watsonia home sites sell for 1585 [pounds] average, 1950c
A scrap of newspaper with land prices in Watsonia's "Hillboro" estate. Prices are pre-decimal currency, estimated mid 1950s.AN indication of land prices in the 1950s.Torn clippingwatsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, School at the crossing place: Lower Plenty Primary School 1874-1974 LP1295, 1874-1974
The Centenary history of Lower Plenty Primary School from 1874-1974. Digital (scanned) copy of the Centenary book.lower plenty primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Betty McKenzie (Adams/Joyner) memories, 1937o
Memories of life at Briar Hill from the late 1930s to about 1960 as told by Betty McKenzie to Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)2 pages typescript (2 copies), one with background notes by Dawn Bennettsbetty mckenzie, greenhills, briar hill