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

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

Faye Fort relates some of the families who lived in this house in Hailes Street Greensborough and describes its demise to make way for a carpark and shops.An oral history of one house in Greensborough.One types page of text.hailes street greensborough, faye fort

Death notice (Argus) and short obituary (The Age) of De Henzell Storey, Real Estate agent in Sandringham, who had a farm in Research and died 23 December 1920. He and his wife are buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 p. text and photographs.de henzell storey, st helena cemetery

In 2017, GHS member Anne Paul, contacted comedian Denise Scott after meeting at the Banyule Volunteer Awards function. Denise agreed to answer some questions about her life growing up in Greensborough and this is the completed story.4 page, text and illus.denise scott

Notice of an exhibition at the Greensborough Gallery, organised by the Diamond Valley Arts Society and located in the old Greensborough Primary School on Grimshaw Street.News article, black text.diamond valley arts society

Article about the high number of accidents near the intersection of Plenty Road, McLeans Road and Milton Parade BundooraNews article, black text.road accidents, plenty road

Metro Trains refused to install CCTV at Watsonia Station carparkNews clipping, black text.watsonia railway station, metro trains

The Coroner found that the death of a student who drowned at Watermarc in 2014 was preventable.News clipping, black text.watermarc

New CCTV cameras and extra parking spaces will improve safety at Watsonia Station.News clipping, black text.watsonia railway station

Data released by the RSPCA for 2015-16 shows many cases of animal cruelty reported to the RSPCA. The RSPCA work out of their Greensborough Office at 87 Main Street. News clipping, black text.animal cruelty, rspca

A group of Melbourne mothers complained about gender-biased T-shirts on sale at Target. A Target outlet is located in the Greensborough Shopping Plaza 25 Main Street.News clipping, black text.gender bias, sexism, target

A 16 year old employee of Greensborough KFC shielded a customer from an attack.News clipping, black text.kfc greensborough

Three Diamond Valley sports clubs were given defibrillators by the State Government.News clipping, black text.montmorency junior football club, st francis xavier tennis club, rosanna golf club, defibrillator grants program

Jim Poulter's research indicates that the accepted account of Batman's Treaty with aboriginal elders regarding purchase of the land of Melbourne is not true. He claims the Treaty was signed in Greensborough.Newspaper clipping, text and images. Date written in black ink: "Feb 2017"john batman, batmans treaty

The proposed North East Link will connect the Western Ring Road and the Eastern Freeway.News clipping, black text.north east link, western ring road

New sun shades were installed at Montmorency South Primary SchoolNews clipping, black text. montmorency south primary school

Greensborough's Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre need to expand to meet increases in basketball players.News clipping, black text. diamond valley sports and fitness centre, diamond valley basketball association

Greensborough swimmer Katharine Grounds competed in the Australian short course championships.News clipping, black text. greensborough, katharine grounds, swimming

Long standing Banyule Councillor Jenny Mulholland was defeated by Peter Castaldo in the 2016 elections.News clipping, black text. banyule city council, jenny mulholland, peter castaldo

A recent report says the North East Link is a priority for the northern suburbs,News clipping, black text. north east link

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

Newly elected Mayor of Banyule Tom Melican promised to lobby for local issues.News clipping, black text. banyule city council, tom melican

A woman was injured when struck by a car on Greensborough Highway.News clipping, black text. greensborough

Banyule Council boycotted an Australian paper manufacturer in favour of an Austrian company with environmental certification.News clipping, black text. banyule city council

Barclay Park in McKenzie Court Greensborough is still zoned residential with rezoning planned for 2018-19.News clipping, black text. barclay park, mckenzie court greensborough

The Volunteers of Banyule group will close after losing funding from Banyule and Nillumbik Councils.News clipping, black text. volunteers of banyule

The North East Link will connect the Metropolitan Ring Road and Eastern Freeway. It is under consideration by the Victorian Government.News clipping, black text. north east link, metropolitan ring road

Crime statistics indicated an increase in thefts in Banyule and Nillumbik.News clipping, black text. banyule

Shire of Diamond Valley Corporate Plan 1991. Includes Shire map and statistics with plans for services to the community.16p. text and coloured photographsshire of diamond valley