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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Leslie Iredale on brick dray, 1925c
The photograph show Leslie Iredale a Greensborough resident on his dray with a load of bricks.The Iredale family are a pioneering family of Greensborough.A black and white photograph with the photographer's stamp on the rear.Photographer's stamp reading "Printed by - Qualspeed Photo Service 99 Nicholson St Footscray. 24 hour service - Phone 68-3639" Also, black biro inscription on rear.iredale, bricks, dray, industry, transport, horses -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A notable apple tree, 09/04/1910
This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree 1841, 15/03/1841c
Brief history of the early life of the Batman Apple Tree in Greensborough. Compiled in 2011.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.One page of text and illustration.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Plaza soap opera, 23/08/2017
A car wash operator is in a lather over being booted out of Greensborough Plaza.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough plaza, soap car wash, mark nardo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, KFC employee takes punch for shielding customer, 14/09/2016
A 16 year old employee of Greensborough KFC shielded a customer from an attack.News clipping, black text.kfc greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Cuddly pooch helps teens tackle anxiety, 26/10/2016
Greensborough Secondary College has introduced sessions with a dog to reduce anxiety in students.News clipping, black text and colour image. greensborough secondary college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Classic FIREPLACES & BBQ's (advertisement), 06/07/2016
"Classic Fireplaces and BBQ" moved to new premises in 177 Para Road Greensborough.News clipping, black and colour text.para road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Third birthday celebrated: Gillespie and Lewis 1967, 21/11/1967
The firm of Gillespie and Lewis celebrate their 3rd birthday at 89 Grimshaw Street GreensboroughDigital copy of newspaper clipping and advertisement.gillespie and lewis, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, The Whittlesea Post, Even 'an idiot' won't want to miss these Footy Show regulars!, 14/02/1996
Eddie Maguire, Doug Hawkins and Roland Roccheccioli visited Greensborough Plaza in 1996.Digital copy of newspaper articlegreensborough plaza, australian rules football, the footy show -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River high water 2020, 24/08/2020
Digital images of high water in the Plenty River at Greensborough 24/08/2020. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.7 Digital colour photographs of the Plenty River. plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River high water 2020, 24/08/2020
Digital images high water in the Plenty River at Greensborough 24/08/2020. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.7 Digital colour photographs of the Plenty River. plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Genealogical chart, James Willis Mayger, 1795o
The emails are a discussion of the Mayger family of Greensborough. Details of some English records are included.The Mayger family were Greensborough pioneers and these documents trace the family to England.5 x A4 pages. Copies of emails outlining some members of the Mayger family.mayger family, maygar, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Typewriter- Portable, Olympia typewriter, 1956c
Bought new in the late 1950s by Mr Les Swaby of Greensborough. This is an excellent example of what a 'portable communication device' was viewed as in the 1950s and 1960s. Les was a member of the Greensborough State School Committee, Watsonia Progress Association and Watsonia High School Parents and Friends Association and was Honorary Secretary of each.This typewriter is of historic significance and provenance as it can be directly linked to original items of correspondence held at the Public Records Office of Victoria from the Department of Education under the file for Watsonia High School (WHS), Greensborough. Correspondence from various community and school groups of which Mr Les Swaby was a member was actually generated on this typewriter. Our Society has exhibits related to WHS which includes the correspondence to and from the Victorian Education Department and serving Ministers during the 1950s and 1960s.Contained within a black portable carry case. The actual typewriter is also black and made primariily of all metal components including the typewriter casing. Overall weight is 7kg approx. Olympia Werke West GMBH watsonia, watsonia high, watsonia high school, les swaby, typewriters, olympia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Rose McLaughlin and others - bridge over Plenty River 1935, 1935_
Rose McLaughlin, Frank Oxley (Cousin of John McLaughlin) Myrtle McLaughlin - Bridge over Plenty River 1935. John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough came to Greensborough in 1840 from Belfast. These photographs from the collection of Myrtle McLaughlin show friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Plenty area.This photograph shows some of the primitive conditions in the area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.myrtle mclaughlin, rosalie mclaughlin, frank oxley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Oral History, June Hall, Eric Barclay: interviewed by June Hall, 2011
Eric Barclay is interviewed by June Hall about his memories of growing up in Greensborough1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Eric"; Side 2 "Blank".eric barclay, june hall, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Apollo Parkways: Slide 131, 1990s
Photograph shows a house with steep drive and sold sign in the Apollo Parkways estate Greensborough.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence - Letter, Alan & Rosemary Bell, [Bell family at Grace Park], 2020c
Notes on the community activities of Ron Bell in Greensborough, particularly the Grace Park area in the 1960s (?)1 p. photocopied handwritten lettergrace park, bell family, ron bell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Greensborough's Premiership: first since 1934, 17/09/1952
In 1952, Greensborough (13.18) defeated Eltham (6.8) in the Diamond Valley Football grand final.Photocopy of news clipping, 1 page, text only.greensborough football club, 1952 premiers, eltham football club -
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Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Christmas church services: Christmas tree tells the story, 14/12/1993
Article on "The Talking Christmas tree", a drama presented by the Greensborough Church of Christ, December 1993Newspaper clipping, text and black and white imagegreensborough church of christ, briar hill, christmas, greensborough interchurch council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Prudence Partington 1858-1930, 1883c
A studio portrait of Prudence Partington of Greensborough. the family lived at Willis Vale from the 1870s.One of many studio portraits of the Partington familySepia studio portrait of woman in dark dress and bonnet, seated and holding a book. flowers to her left. Mounted on white card with studio name: M.Allan 278 Smith Street Collingwood..On back: Prudence Partington. Born 1858-1930.willis vale, partington family, prudence partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of documents, Nepean Street - fact or fiction?, by Peter Simmenauer, 2018_09
Record of ownership of 216 Nepean Street Greensborough 1916-1997, Grace Park areaPhotocopies of four Certificates of Title and other land documents, with summary of land ownership 1916-1997nepean street greensborough, grace park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, E J Andrew Reserve, 16/01/2018
The E J Andrew Reserve is situated in Railway Road Greensborough, near Sherbourne Road.Digital colour photographe j andrew reserve, briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Vietnam vet, Justin the dog feature in revived timber war memorial, by Carolyn Webb, 23/04/2019
Bill Cantwell, Vietnam veteran, was the model for the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park 1 p. transcribed article with colour photographbill cantwell, greensborough war memorial park, homefront sculptures, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, John Miers Electrical Store, 1960, 1960_
Advertisement in the local paper for John Miers Electrical Store, Main Street Greensborough (1960)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, john miers electrical store -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Banyule News: Joyce Avenue Child Care Centre, 01/11/1995
The Joyce Avenue Child Care Centre in Greensborough celebrated Children's Week with a pyjama party.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.joyce avenue child care centre greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Batman Apple Tree, 1910_
Articles about the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough, dating from 1910, 1924 and 1937.Articles from Trove, giving various accounts of the origins and age of the Batman apple tree.4 news clippings, sourced from Trovebatman apple tree, flintoff family, whatmough family, batey family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Councillors on the move, 30/09/2015
This article is a report on Banyule Council's new office development at One Flintoff Street Greensborough.News clipping, black text.one flintoff, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Children's area has 'great vibe', 30/09/2015
A new children's play area has opened at Greensborough Plaza. It is called "Kids on the Green".News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough plaza, kids on the green -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Conversations 05/03/2014, 05/03/2014
Letters to the Editor column. Includes the possible sale of children's playground in McKenzie Court Greensborough.News clipping, black text, colour image.mckenzie court greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie and Stan Angus, 1995c
Jessie Scholes (nee Partington) and Stan Angus married at the Uniting Church Greensborough in 1967.Digital copy of colour photograph.jessie may partington, jessie angus, stan angus