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Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, History of Briar Hill Primary School No 4341, 1927o
A short history of Briar Hill Primary School. Contains notable events, photographs and some newspaper articles.History of Briar Hill primary School compiled by GHS member Marilyn Smith.Plastic folder contains copies of photographs and articles relating to Briar Hill Primary School.Marilyn Smith (in pencil on top of page 1). M. Smith is compiler of folder.briar hill primary school, briar hill, marilyn smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Correct the spellang!, 22/06/2011
McLaughlins Lane was named after Michael McLaughlin who settled in the area in 1840. An office error misspelt the name to McLaughlans Lane and family members have approached council to correct the mistake.Shirley Black was a foundation member of the Greensborough Historical Society and a long time resident of the area.Newspaper cutting from Diamond Valley Leader 22/6/2011, p16. Photograph of Shirley Black who was campaigning to have McLaughlans Lane Plenty returned to its original spelling of Mclaughlins LaneDate written in pen.shirley black, mclaughlin family, mclaughlans lane plenty, street names -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, The Maygar family in Australia, 1790o
Family history of the MaygarsMaygar family lived at Willis Vale circa 1840-5916 pages, printed double sided. Contains copies of articles and photographs of the Maygar family.Pencil markings on front page of some family contacts, pencil markings throughout giving further detailsmaygar family, grimshaw family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Broadmeadows Historical Society Museum, 2006_
A brief history of the Broadmeadows districtAn example of publications by other Historical SocietiesCover copied on bright pink paper, 10 black and white pages. Contains articles and photographs of early Broadmeadows.2006 hadwritten on original and copied to subsequent issues.broadmeadows historical society, broadmeadows history, museums -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visit to Australia 1954, 24/04/1954
Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne. In these articles the royal children are joining their parents on tour.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.4 black and white newspaper photographs of the Royal family, including Prince Charles and Princess Anne, on tour in 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, prince charles, princess anne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visits 1950s, 07/06/1956
5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, reporting on Queen Elizabeth's visits to Commonwealth countries, including Sierra Leone, Fiji and SuvaAn example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, black and white photographs with captions.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Queen returns to London, 17/05/1954
Shows the excitement of the Queen's return from the Australian Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.Front page of The Argus newspaper May 17 1954. Black and white text, coloured photograph of the Queen 'stepping ashore in Britain for the first time in six monthe'queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Queen Elizabeth II, 14/01/1955
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph Queen Elizabeth II 3 ...Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in magazines and newspapers circa mid to late 1950s.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.3 portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in newspapers and magazines in the 1950s. Black and white or colour.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, royal portraits -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historic move to make Greensborough's past last, 19/03/2010
This article advertises the public meeting in March 2010 to gauge interest in forming the Greensborough Historical Society. Copy 2: Item 375.First media coverage for Greensborough Historical SocietyBlack text on newsprint, colour photograph of Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort and Noel Withers outside the DVLCgreensborough historical society, diamond valley learning centre, faye fort, steve whatmough, noel withers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Historical Society - opening of Resource Centre 22 October 2011, 22/10/2011
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph Greensborough Historical ...Photographs taken at the opening of the Resource Centre 22 October 2011. Subjects include GHS President Noel Withers, Mayor of Banyule Peter McKenna and members Faye Fort, Helen Bryant, Marilyn Smith and Frank Evans.Official opening of Greensborough Historical Society's Resource Centre4 x photographs, colour. Tanken at the opening of the Resource Centre in Glenauburn Road.greensborough historical society, resource centre, noel withers, peter mckenna -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Tanck's Corner Yarrambat; Centenary Year 1878-1978, 1878-1978
A history of the primary school at Yarrambat, formerly called Tanck's Corner (until 1929), produced for the school centenary 1878-1978. Written and compiled by Eileen Hooper, design and technical advice from Alan White. [3rd Reprint made in 1995]A full history of the school including reasons for its establishment and a roll call of students from 1878 to 1978, Third reprint (1995) published with assistance of Yarrambat Historical SocietyLinks: 00141:02357:02359 100 pages plus addendum to 3rd reprint. Black and white photographs. Pale blue soft cover with photograph of original school building. Inscribed inside front cover : "Noel, sincere thanks for your support, YHS members. 9.6.09" yarrambat primary school, tancks corner, eileen hooper, alan white, yarrambat -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Football Club Premiers D.V.F.A. Season 1927, 1927_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph Greensborough Football ...Photograph of the Greensborough Football Club, premiers of the Diamond Valley Football League in 1927. This photograph is a record of those involved with the club in a Premiership year 1927.Framed sepia photograph of Greensborough Football Club, players and staff 1927. Timber frame. On back, in black ink: "Property of Shirley Margaret Black [address] (via Mrs Ivy McDowell) dec. Great aunt Greensborough." On front [back row] A Roy, Sec. P.Cummins. A.Purcell. R.Maurer C.Oakley. V.Clough. [second row] H.Jennings,Timekeeper. D.McDowell. E.Lines. A.Langford. J. Whitlock L.Collard H.Burkett W.Franklin, Vice-President. W. Reed. [first row] A.Hood, Trainer. W.Santon J.Simpson. R.Bennett. S.Creese, Captain. E.Godwill. W.Godwill. W.Stock. H.Collard, Trainer. [front row] F.King L.Roy, Boundary H.Collard, Vice-Captaingreensborough football club, diamond valley football association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Willis's Mill, 1855c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph (copy) Willis's Mill ...Photograph of ruins of early flour mill on Plenty River.http://www.mintinc.com.au/pdf/carome_mill_arch_report.pdf Detailed report on same.A photocopy of a photograph of Willis's Flour Mill located on the Plenty River behind Carome Station Mernda.Nilplenty river, flour mill, mernda, yan yean reservoir, riparian rights, 1840, fred kruger, williss mill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Greensborough Views, 1900c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photographs Greensborough Views 2 ...Various views of Greensborough & district in the early 1900's.Records the houses, roads and bridge in Greensborough.2 copies of early Greensborough district photographs.Nilgreensborough, bluestone bridge, main street, aqueduct bridge, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, A.K. (Gus) Lines - A Collection of Articles, 1906o
Details of some aspects of A K (Gus) Lines' life. Includes article by Eric Poulter, photograph of Albert and Ivy Lines as children (c1906), an obituary for Mr Lines, 2 articles from Australian Home Beautiful (1940 and 1943) discussing his work as an architect, and a newspaper article (c1940) of Mr Lines as Mayor of Heidelberg and his sister Ivy as Mayoress.A K Lines was a local Heidelberg councillor & Mayor and prominent resident of Greensborough.Folder containing articles on A.K. LinesNilgreensborough, heidelberg council, architects, a k gus lines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (Copy), Bullock Team near Yarrambat, 1899c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph (Copy) Bullock Team near ...Shows a bullock team, typically used for "heavy haulage" up to the 19th century.A typical scene for the local area in the 19th century.Photocopy of sepia toned photograph. Depicts bullock team. In pen: "Bullock Team thought to be near Yarrambat".yarrambat, bullock team, 19th century transportation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A long road to history, 09/03/2011
Records the origins of local street names.Explains how streets were named from the 1850s, with reference to Main Road Eltham to Research.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the history of street names in the local area. Illustration is a photograph of Main Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society.In pen "DV Leader March 9 2011."research, eltham, street names, main road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, Heidelberg: the land and its people 1838-1900; by Donald P. Garden, 1838-1900
This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings in 1838 to 1900.There is some reference to the 'annexation' of Greensborough in 1875 and the route of the Heidelberg-Eltham railway line, 1893.Hard cover book. 218 p., ill., maps. Slip cover has a drawing based on an early photograph of the Old England Hotel.Property stamps from Nunawading Public Library (cancelled from their collection)heidelberg, greensborough, donald garden -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Medhurst-Ruston Families, 1823o
This oral history relates the history of the Medhurst and Ruston families in Greensborough.A story of the interconnections between families in pioneer Greensborough.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #438medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Picnics in Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1940-1955
Val Wilson recounts her memories of the popularity of Greensborough as a picnic destination and recalls some of the antics of local children.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages includes photographs.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, picnics -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Ernest "Mick" Henry Evans - ANZAC, 1947_
Written by his daughter, June Hall, this is the story of Ernie (Mick) Evans during World War II. He fought as an ANZAC with the Rats of Tobruk. In 1947 the Evans family moved to Greensborough.A recollection of Greensborough residents in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, black and white photograph.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, june hall, rats of tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Victor Edwin Splatt - ANZAC by Val Wilson, 07/02/1893o
Val Wilson recounts the story of her great uncle Victor Splatt and his heroism during World War I.A recollection of the war service of a Greensborough resident.3 typed pages illustrated with photographs.splatt family, victor splatt, val wilson, val rolfs, anzac, world war i -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in Chapman Street Macleod, 1953o
Graeme and Lorraine Collins moved to Macleod in the late 1950s and tell the story of building and establishing their family home in the area.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, includes photographs.collins family, graeme collins, lorraine collins, macleod, chapman street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in High Street Watsonia - the Willimotts, 1959o
Keith and Margaret Willimott built their home and moved to Watsonia in 1960. They tell the story of a developing suburb and the friendships made there.A primary source recollection of Watsonia in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages includes photographswillimott family, keith willimott, margaret willimott, watsonia, high street watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Shire of Diamond Valley, Engineering Team 1992, 1992_12
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph Engineering Team 1992 ...Records the Engineering staff of the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1992.The Shire of Diamond Valley existed briefly from 1964 until the rationalisation of councils in the 1990's. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 30/09/1964 until 14/12/1994.A framed colour photograph of a group of people with the appropriate names below.Nilshire of diamond valley, council officers -
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
Article, The 1909 "Battle of Greensborough" / by John Gibson, 1909_
In 1909 military exercises were held in the Greensborough area. In this researched article the site is identified and activities related.This is the text of a presentation by John Gibson at the April 2013 meeting of GHS.2 pages, text, map and photograph.sugarloaf hill, bundoora, john gibson, greswell hill, latrobe house -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Saxam: Heritage Report 2011, 2011_10
Heritage Report on Saxam Homestead prepared for Banyule Council in 2011. 17 pages, text and photographs.saxam, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century. suburb.3 pages, includes photographs.