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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H Edwards, 1979_
History of the Shire of Diamond Valley from 1830-1964. This book is significant to the history of the area. It contains many historic photographs and details of early life in Diamond Valley. 191p., hard cover, illus. 5 copies. First edition has seperate index; index printed in book in 1995 reprint. greensborough, eltham, diamond creek, watsonia, hurstbridge, wattle glen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers, 1840o
Mrs Fort has lived in the Greensborough area all her life and is a member of the Partington family and the Whatmough family, pioneer families of the district. She has written her memories of early families in the district.Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family history. The item will be transcribed into an electronic copy.Spiral bound notebook, bright blue cover. 128 handwritten pages.Inside cover: Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers.mayger family, partington family, whatmough family, medhurst family, greensborough, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Life in the Country: Australia in the Victorian Age by Michael Cannon, 1983_
A text dealing with life in country areas of Australia from 1851 to 1901.Significant to this area as Greensborough was a farming area at this time.Hard cover. 322 pages, illus. Dust jacket has illustration by S.T.Gill of "Herdsmen with horses and drove of cattle"australia history, australia social conditions, michael cannon, australia country life -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Life in the Cities: Australia in the Victorian Age by Michael Cannon, 1983_
An Australian history text describing social conditions in the major Australian cities of the 19th century.Outlines conditions in cities in the 19th century. Compares with "Life in the country".Hard cover. 320 pages, illus. Dust jacket has a detail from S.T. Gill's "General view of Sydney"australia social conditions, australia city life, michael cannon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Arriving: The Victorians. By Richard Broome, 1984_
This volume deals with the life of immigrants to Victoria over 150 years.Part 1 of a 3-part series to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of VictoriaHard cover. 258 pages, illus (some colour), end maps.victoria immigration, victoria history, victoria social conditions, richard broome -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Before you came: mines, myths and memories of Diamond Creek. By John L Ryan, 1972
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A history of Diamond Creek from ...A history of Diamond Creek from earliest records of white visitors (1836) to the 1970s. John Ryan was born in Diamond Creek and lived there all of his life.A detailed history and anecdotes of the Diamond Creek area and its early pioneers.55 pages. Soft cover, light brown with copy of early painting of Diamond Creek on front cover. Black and white illus. 3 copiesOn page one in pencil: John Mackeydiamond creek, john l ryan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Obituary Mr William Poulter, 06/04/1934
An outline of the life of William Poulter, a pioneer of the Greensborough district. Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.william poulter, greensborough history, poulter family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Glimpses of the past: Mont Park, Larundel, Plenty. By Iliya Bircanin and Alex Short, 1909o
The psychiatric hospitals at Mont Park, Larundel and Plenty closed in the late 1970s and this book gives a brief history of the group of hospitals. The area has since been redeveloped into a residential area, although some of the original buildings remain.This book gives an outline of life within the hospital precinct.64 pages, illus. (some col.). Cover includes sepia photo 'Pond at Farm Worker's Block circa 1927'.mont park hospital, larundel hospital, plenty hospital, iliya bircanin, alex short, nemps, north eastern metropolitan psychiatric services -
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
Oral History, Mr and Mrs Coe; David and Grace Lowe; Thomas and Irene Black are interviewed by Bev Moss in 1980, 1930o
... . These oral histories relate life in a country town during the Great ...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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Lifeboat going to the rescue, n.d
Displayed at History House.Black and white postcard showing the Portland Lifeboat on the ocean. Crew of 12. Man using oar to push off from pier. Man holding tiller. Men wearing life jackets.Back: Kodac. Dr. Wilber. This is the lifeboat. Uncle Will is coxwain. Has been for nearly 30 years now. Auntie Lill. Did you get the views of Portland which I sent.portland lifeboat, postcard -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Lifeboat going to the rescue, n.d
Sepia photo showing the Portland Lifeboat on ocean. Crew of 12. Man using oar to push off from pier. Man holding tiller. Men wearing life jackets.portland lifeboat, rescue, ocean -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Linocut - Admella Rescue Series No. 16, Bob Stone, 'Exposed for a whole week without shelter - clinging to the bulworks for very life....' Portland Guardian, 15th August 1859, 2009
Part of suite of 16 Linocuts created for an exhibition at the Portland Arts centre for the Admella 150th Festival.Linocut print. Sixth in a suite of 16 in the Admella Rescue Series. Shows head and shoulders and right arm of man on Admella, holding the hand of someone in the sea. Two bands and forearms of another person in the the sea reaching up. Printed in black on white archival paper.Front: Front - Linocut, Bob Stone 'Exposed for a whole week without shelter - clinging to the bulworks for very life....' Portland Guardian, 15th August 1859 - hand written in black penadmella, shipwreck, portland lifeboat -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Linocut - Admella Rescue Series No. 16, Bob Stone, 'Four heavy seas struck ... washing one man overhead, who was, however, picked up. Portland Guardian 18th August 1859', 2009
Part of suite of 16 Linocuts created for an exhibition at the Portland Arts centre for the Admella 150th Festival.Linocut. Tenth in a suite of 16, in the Admella Rescue series. Depicts Portland lifeboat. 3 crew members leaning leaning over sid eof life boat towards someone in water. Printed in black on white archival paper.Front: Linocut, Bob Stone. ...'Four heavy seas struck ... washing one man overhead, who was, however, picked up. Portland Guardian 18th August 1859' - Handwritten, black penadmella, shipwreck, portland lifeboat -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Life's Contrasts, 1908
Red cloth covered board front, back, spine. Black writing front and spine. Portrait of Author in oval frame on front cover. 339 pages -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Life of Lord Russell of Killowen, 1902
Maroon coloured cloth covered spine and cardboad covers. Text in gold.lord russell of killowen, political history, social history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Walter Tyndale, Japan and the Japanese, 1910
Light blue, cloth-covered covers and spine. Text and graphics in gold. Coloured illustration on front cover-garden scene. 32 coloured illustrations by the author.japan, travel, social life, customs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Illustration, n.d
Illustration. Taken and cut from a book. Image is not bordered. View of Bentinck Street Portland Victoria from old London corner, looking south towards Macs Hotel. Scene depicts street life, horse and carts, a man in a top hat, coat and walking cane points south. Two lady's in dresses with an umbrella talk on the corner and various individuals gather out the front of the Old London. Trailer of ivy, top left section. Printed bottom middle BENTINCK STREET, PORTLAND.Front: 'BENTINCK STREET, PORTLAND' - printed, lower edge.bentinck street, city of portland, old london -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Ludmilla Meilerts, Still Life, 1970
None.Still life of fruit and a jog. Painted in thick impasto paint, creating a very textured surface. Fruit is depicted in green, brown, apricot, pink and red. Background is abstract. Upper left background is brown, upper centre and right background is in shades of grey, blue and green, with some white. Brown wooden frame.Front: L Meilerts 70 (lower right, black paint) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, (Untitled - still life), n.d
Painting, oil on board. Floral design, white flowers, green foliage, greenish-grey background. Gilded wooden frame. Two eyelets, wire for hangingBack: Picture framer's sticker, white, blue print. 'DG Coope and son, Bendigo -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Loueen Morrison, Still Life-fruit, 1992-1996
Painting of eggplants (approx. 10). The eggplant are piled from the base of the image to top third of image. Background depicts an unfocused vertical structure (possibly edge of window) and green foliage. Unframed.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Loueen Morrison, [Still Life-vegetables], 1992-1996
Depiction of three stalks of celery, bases closest to the bottom of picture. There is an abstract background of brown and light brown at top of image. Unframed.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Mural, Mitchell Parker and the Portland Community, Aruolumnantiquitous, n.d
Opened by Robert HallidayLarge mural painted against foreshore wall. Sea creatures and plant life are depicted between framing pedastals and capitals, forming a colonade along the wall. In background is abstract pattern of 3 shades of blue in horizontal sections. Along wall fish are stencilled in red and blue. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The old Melbourne Gaol, 1841o
The Old Melbourne Gaol was built in 1841 and is presently under the care of the National Trust of Victoria. This book describes the history of the gaol and penal life in the 19th century.20 page book. Black and white illustrations. Cover includes a photograph of the interior of the Old Melbourne Gaol.old melbourne gaol, melbourne, gaols, jails, national trust of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Dickson family story, 1952o
Ray and Bonnie Dickson moved to Greensborough in 1951, the area was mostly open space with few houses. Bonnie recalls and recounts her life in Greensborough in this interview with neighbour Rosalie Bray.There is some discussion of restrictions to house building in this post war period.3 typed pages of oral history and photograph of Bonnie Dickson. Copy 2: Item 695.bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Memories are rushing back. By Trinnie Di Giacomo, 1932o
This oral history tells the story of Trinnie Di Giacomo (nee Whittingham) and her family's experiences on their farm on Diamond Creek Road in the early part of the 20th century. As told to Rosie Bray.A recollection of life in early Greensborough.3 pages, colour illustration.oral history, greensborough, diamond creek road, whittingham, trinnie di giacomo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, My story of the Iredales and old Greensborough by George A Iredale, 06/04/2002
A family history written by George Arthur Iredale, mainly from recollections from his own life. He delves into the early days when the Iredales first arrived in Greensborough and expands his story with subsequent generations of the Iredale family.The Iredale family are Greensborough pioneers, in the area from the 1850s.18 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, sarah hurst, james iredale, george gilding -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Ernie (Mick) Evans by Marj Pepper (nee Evans), 1947-2000
Compiled by his daughter for a journalist to write Ernie Evans' obituary, this is a brief outline of his life. An outline of the life of Greensborough resident Ernie (Mick) Evans.2 typed pages.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, marj pepper, rats of tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Dickson Family story / by Rosie Bray, 1951o
Bonnie Dickson recounts her early married life in Greensborough from 1955, the building of their home in Nell Street and their involvement in the local community.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. Second copy of Item bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history.