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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Jessie May Partington [as infant], 1911c
Photograph of Jessie May Partington as a child.Jessie Angus was a Greensborough identity for her work with the local choral society and as a member of the pioneering Partington family.Postcard Studio portrait of small child in lace dress. Photograph in oval mount.In pen on mount: Jessie May Partingtonjessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Ivy Medhurst (1896-1972), 1915c
Daughter of David and Martha Medhurst.A member of the Medhurst family, Greensborough pioneersBlack and white studio portrait of young woman in dark dress.In pan on back: Ivy Medhurst, Born 1896-1972, age 76. Daughter of David and Martha Medhurstmedhurst family, ivy medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Faye Fort, Miss Jean Partington, 2013
Faye Fort's recollections of her great aunt Miss Jean PartingtonPioneer Greensborough family1 p. typescript, pen and ink sketchjean partington, partington family -
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Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Police Certificate of Service, 08/01/1964
Certificate of Service for William Alan Partington issued after serving in the Victoria Police from 1933 to 1963.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough.Digital copy of Certificate of Service.alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Victorian Football Union. Golden Jubilee Award, 15/08/1977
Golden Jubilee Award presented to William Alan Partington issued in recognition of long and distinguished service to Australian Football.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. Digital copy of Certificate. Blue and red print on white paper.alan partington, victorian football union -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Victorian Football Union. Distinguished Service Award, 21/10/1976
Distinguished Service Award presented to William Alan Partington issued in recognition of long and outstanding service to Australian Football.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. Digital copy of Certificate. Blue and red print on white paper.alan partington, victorian football union -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Britnell / Duncan family, 1857o
Members of the Britnell/Duncan family of Greensborough include Jessie Britnell (nee Duncan) and William Britnell, Jonah Britnell and Emma Britnell. Family history notes provided by Faye Fort (nee Partington)Greensborough pioneer family.7 sepia photographs of family members. Notes by Faye Fort.Each has the name of subject written in pen on reverse. The names of the photographer are printed front and back.britnell, jesse duncan, emma duncan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Alan's honour no surprise, 1973_
Describes Alan (Snowy) Partington's interest in sports such as football and cricket and as a coach for pro-runners. Photograph shows Alan with the 'Alan Partington Shield'.Alan Partington was a member of Greensborough pioneer families.Photocopy of news article, 1 page of text. Accompanying photograph of subject not published with article.Inscription on photograph "Alan Partington".alan partington, dvfl, diamond valley football league, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh: Church Street Greensborough, by Faye Fort and June Hall, 1919_
A brief history of Richard Marsh and family and his house on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough. This story by Faye Fort and June Hall was updated in 2016 by Marilyn Smith and Sue Ballantyne from material generously supplied by Mrs Madge Marsh, widow of Richard's son Gordon.Story of a pioneer family and a significant house in Greensborough.One page of text.richard arthur marsh, teresa bautista, hailes street, marsh family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Unknown, Weaver and Partington families, 1914_
Rural scene with children identified as Lorna Weaver, William and Annie May Partington with baby Jack, Alan Partington and Nancy Weaver. The Weavers were friends of the Partington family. Alan's father, William Partington, can be seen in the left background, with Alan Partington centre foreground.The Partington family were Greensborough pioneers. Descendents still live in the area.Copy of sepia photograph of children and cows.alan partington, lorna weaver, nancy weaver, william partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Life and death of Martha Roberts, 1882o
Martha Roberts married Peter Ruston.In this article a descendent relates information handed down through the family.Martha and Peter Ruston are connected to the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Copy of Ancestry.com article and portrait.Handwritten on photos "Faye is great grand daughter to Martha and Peter"martha roberts, peter rustin, martha rustin, peter ruston, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Lindsay Black [as infant], 1906_
Lindsay Black attended Greensborough State School and later married Hazel Stafford. The Black family were landowners in Watsonia, from Grimshaw Street to Lambourn Road.Watsonia pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.lindsay black., watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Partington, 1880s
Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Ellen Partington [nee Whatmough], 1897c
Photograph of Ellen Partington (nee Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, ellen partington, ellen whatmough -
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Photograph - Digital image, Ellen Partington, 1897c
Photograph of Ellen Partington (nee Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellen partington, ellenwhatmough, charles partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, James Partington cropped from family portrait], 31/01/1857
Portraits of James Partington cropped from family photograph. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of cropped sections of black and white studio photograph.james partington, charles partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Bill Poulter, 1932c
William (Bill) Poulter, a member of the Poulter family of Greensborough.Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.william poulter -
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Photograph - Digital image, James William Poulter [as soldier], 1916_
Studio portrait of 5078 Private (Pte) James William Poulter, 22nd Battalion. A driver from Greensborough, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Poulter embarked with the 13th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Ayrshire on 3 July 1916. After being twice wounded in action, he was killed in action on 4 October 1918, aged 19 and was buried in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy, FranceGreensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of black and white studio photograph.james william poulter -
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Photograph - Digital image, Joe Poulter, 1932c
Photograph of Joseph Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.poulter family, joseph poulter -
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Photograph - Digital image, Mary Alice Dalrymple, 1905c
Photograph of Mary Alice Poulter (nee Dalrymple), wife of William Poulter Junior. Both born in Greensborough. William's parents William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.mary alice poulter, mary alice dalrymple, poulter family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Mary Poulter, 1888c
Mary Poulter and sons in Greensborough. The boys could be William (b1865) and Arthur (b1867). Mary appears to be in mourning, her husband William died in 1888. William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Descendants of the family still live in the area. The house was known as Bonnie Vale and located roughly in the middle of what is now Poulter Reserve.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.mary poulter, poulter family, bonnie vale, poulter reserve -
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Photograph - Digital image, Nellie (Ellen) Poulter, 1930c
Photograph of Nellie (Ellen) Poulter. William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Descendants of the family still live in the area. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.ellen poulter, poulter family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Ruby Olive Poulter, 1930c
Photograph of Ruby Olive Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary, who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.ruby poulter, poulter family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Syd Poulter, 1918c
Photograph of Syd Poulter. a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary, who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.syd poulter, poulter family -
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Photograph - Digital image, William Poulter, 1875c
Photograph of William Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary, who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.william poulter, poulter family -
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Sketch - Digital image, William Poulter's Bonnie Vale [sketch], 1925c
Copy of sketch of William Poulter's property "Bonnie Vale". William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853, constructing "Bonnie Vale" soon after their arrival. The old house was completely destroyed by fire circa 1960. Bonnie Vale, if existent in modern times would have been found in south eastern centre of Poulter Reserve, over the Plenty River is the house property known as 'Blackjack' on 59 Hume Street.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white sketch. -
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Photograph - Digital image, William H. Poulter, 1895c
Photograph of William (Bill) Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.bill poulter, william poulter, poulter family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Whatmough jug, 1840c
Photograph of the "Whatmough Jug". Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Photo taken late 20th Century]The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneers. Descendants still live locally.Digital copy of colour photograph.whatmough jug, whatmough family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Whatmough's "Cock Robin", 09/01/1850
Photograph of the horse "Cock Robin" owned by Robert Whatmough. Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Reference: The Argus - Wednesday 9 January 1850 Page 4... The River Plenty Races. – These races came off yesterday. The Plough Inn Cup of £25 was won by Mr. Beale’s Wallaby, beating three others. A pony race was won by Mr. Whatmough’s Cock Robin. A purse of £10 was won by Mr. Haye’s Gazelle.] The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneersDigital copy of colour photograph.Photograph has printed caption: Celebrated Cock Robin aged 30 years. The property of Mr Robert Whatmough, Greensborough River Plenty. Date is illegible.cock robin, robert whatmough -
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Photograph - Digital image, Trevor Partington's Church Street property 1973, 1973_
Two photographs of a Church Street Greensborough property owned by Trevor Partington. This property was acquired during the construction of Greensborough Plaza and is now the site of the Church Street car park. (Copied 31/10/2011)The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.church street, trevor partington