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Greensborough Historical SocietyPamphlet, Leslie Emerson et al, A Short history of the early days in the Coleraine district, by Leslie Emerson, 1953_
Notes relating to Major Mitchell's survey in 1836, Henty Family involvement in the Western District and beginnings of the town of Coleraine in 1839.Eight page pamphlet with pink covercoleraine -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Ken Fin Books, The history of Australian True Crime / by Nigel Cawthorne, 2010_
A collection of stories about Australian criminals, from the sub-title "true life stories of greed, obsession, drugs and murder".208 p., illus.crime and criminals, nigel cawthorne -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Marguerite Marshall, Pioneers planted the seeds of history, by Marguerite Marshall, 29/09/1981
Article about the origins of what is thought to be the Batman Apple TreeBlack & white photocopy of newspaper articleFrom Diamond Valley News 29 September 1981 p. 4batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Ian Lamont, An early history of Plenty Valley FM Radio 1987-1998, 1987o
Plenty Valley FM made its first test broadcast in July 1988, then known as Outer North Eastern Community Radio. After obtaining its broadcasting licence, regular broadcasts commenced in December 1990. The author of this article, Ian Lamont, was first Station President (1987-91) and first Station Manager (1993-98).3 pages text and one photo.plenty valley community radio, plenty valley fm, ian lamont -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, History of Plenty River Children's Cemetery; by Anne Paul, 1848-1860
The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.2 printed pages of text, one page map (item 848).pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Christopher Baker et al, Depressions: 1890s, 1930s: a social history, by Christopher Baker, 1982_
This secondary school textbook looks at life in Australia during the depressions of the 1890s and 1930s.Paperback, 92 p. illus.Signed Faye Fort on title page.australia history, great depression 1930s, economic depressions -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Dome a part of history, 17/05/2017
Looking back at how Diamond Creek evolved.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.diamond creek, community centre, clarrie stone -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet - Digital Image, Springthorpe Owners Corporation et al, Springthorpe Local History Project, 21/02/2017
An invitation or advertising flyer to a meeting of the Springthorpe Heritage Project on 21/02/2017 Show the historical significance of the area surrounding the Springthorpe estate.2 p., black text on blue background, black and white images.springthorpe project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Pivotal artefact from area's history stolen from Diamond Valley Historical Society, by Tiffany Korssen, 13/01/2017
Account of the theft of an antique horse-drawn plough, donated by Gary Partington, from the Greensborough Historical Society on 21/12/20162 pages, printed, black and white with col. photographgreensborough historical society inc, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, A Brief history of the Whatmough's at Happy Hollow, 1960s
Information about Robert William Whatmough b. 1815 in Heywood, England and his son Robert Emmett Whatmough b. 1842 in Greensborough, d. 1924, who leased the site of Happy Hollow in 1892.1 p. typescript, 1 black and white photograph Notes on Whatmough family handwritten on bottom of page.whatmough family, happy hollow farm -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, The Weekly Review, Going out in your neighbourhood: Greensborough History, 17/08/2016
An advertisement for Greensborough Historical Society's August 2016 meetingNews clipping, black text and colour image.greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDocument, McLaughlin Family History, 1813-1902
Records of McLaughlin family from birth of Michael McLaughlin in Belfast in 1813 to birth of Myrtle May in 19024p. typesciptmclaughlin family -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Rare history stolen, by Tiffany Korssen, 18/01/ 2017
An antique horse-drawn plough which had been used by the Partington family and donated by Gary Partington in 2015, was stolen in December 2016 from the headquarters of the Greensborough Historical Society.Page 1 of Diamond Valley Leader. Text and colour photographs. Multiple copiesgreensborough historical society inc, partington family, ploughs -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Old pipe bridge has history, by Marguerite Marshall, 1891o
The aqueduct siphon bridge over the Plenty River, opened in 1891, was part of the pipeline bringing water from the service reservoir at Healesville, prior to the construction of the Maroondah Reservoir.News article, black and white text and photograph.aqueduct pipe bridge greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPamphlet, Kathy Andrewartha et al, Grace Park Pre-school Greensborough: a history 1967-1988, 1967-1988
Celebrates the 21st birthday of Grace Park Pre-school, contained reminiscences from parents and staff and describes the fundraising required by the Council16 p. text and drawingsPresented by Joan Griffiths January 2017grace park pre school -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph, framed collection - Early shipping history in Portland, Victoria, Early shipping history in Portland, n.d
UnknownFramed collection of photographs in brown timber frame, under glass. 1. Portland 1903; 2. Shipping at Ocean Pier; 3. Bullock teams in Julia Street; 4. Portland early 1900; 5. Portland early 1980s; 6. Fisherman's breakwater South East gale; 7. S.S. Stentor being loaded by lighters - wool; 8. Lifeboat practice early 20th century.Front: Portland 1903/ Shipping at Ocean Pier/ Bullock teams in Julia Street/ Portland early 1900/ Portland early 1980s/ Fisherman's breakwater South East gale/ S.S. Stentor being loaded by lighters - wool/ Lifeboat practice early 20th century. Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18, n.d
Cloth-covered spine and board covers, maroon. Impressed border on edge of each cover. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, A. Massola, Curator of Anthropology National Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, A History of Lake Condah Aboriginal Reserve, 1963
Booklet, light grey card covers with burgundy print. 20 pages, black print, black and white photos of Lake Condah Mission. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Brown Prior Anderson Pty.Ltd, A History of Brighton, 1962
This book is about the history of Brighton and Henry Dendy's survey the early settlement of Brighton and its surrounds and the involvement of Dendy J.B.Were George Higinbotham Thomas Bent and J.H. Taylor in the growth of the community.xi, 425 p. : ill., maps :non-fictionThis book is about the history of Brighton and Henry Dendy's survey the early settlement of Brighton and its surrounds and the involvement of Dendy J.B.Were George Higinbotham Thomas Bent and J.H. Taylor in the growth of the community. brighton, dendy, bent, were, higinbotham, taylor, survey, settlement. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, Commissioned by Portland Tourist Association Inc, 'Portland Victoria's Birth Place Welcome to Living History', n.d
Bowerbird MuseumPromotional booklet for Portland and District. Heavy paper covers, green with coloured photos of Portland and district. 44 page booklet, white with black print. Map of Portland and District in centre. Book contains information on Portland, plus National Parks, reacreation, business advertisments. -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Then came gold: a history of the Diamond Creek Gold Mine: by Jock Ryan, 2001_
The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was active from the 1860s and by 1912 had 12 known shafts. This book outlines ownership and contains anecdotes about the mine.A short history of the Diamond Creek Gold MineBook, 9 pages. Black and white illustrations and maps. Yellow front page with clear plastic cover.John Mackey in pencil inside front cover.diamond creek, john l ryan, jock ryan, diamond creek gold mine, gold discoveries victoria -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBook, Major-General R N L Hopkins CBE, Australian Armour A history of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps 1927-1972, 1978
Historical referenceHard covered book. 371 pp. ISBN 0 642 99407 2 940.5412'94royal australian armoured corps, history, royal australian armoured corps, history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, George Odgers, Army Australia An Illustrated History, 1988
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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, C E W Bean, The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1 The Story of ANZAC The First Phase, 1937
From the outbreak of War to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli Campaign May 4, 1915Hard covered book of 662 pagesSeventh Edition 1937 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, H S Gullett, The Official History of Australia in the War 0f 1914-1918 Volume VII Sinai and Palestine, 1944
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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, S S Mackenzie, The Official History in the War of 1914-1918 Vol X Rabaul, 1934
Hard covered book of 412 pages -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, C E W Bean, The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Volume IV The AIF in France 1917, 1935
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Yendon History GroupPoster: railway anniversary, Moorabool Viaduct - Brief History, 2012
One of two posters made for community sales for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway 10th April 2012. Community groups were each given one set, and YHG purchased a second set.Large heary-weight-paper poster. At the top is a 1862 photo of Moorabool Viaduct, and underneath is written information.geelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary, moorabool viaduct -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotocopy of newsclipping, A band of enthusiasts trace Eltham history; 31 Jan 1984, 31/01/1984
Photocopy of newspaper articlefoundation, shire of eltham historical society, shire of eltham
