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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club. Second Eighteen. Premiers 1961 Diamond Valley League, 1961_
In 1961, the Greensborough Second 18 were premiers in the Diamond Valley Football League.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1961 season.Group photograph of football team and support staff. Mounted on card with caption..Names of team and staff are printed on mount below photograph.greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, premiers, second eighteen, 1961 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of documents, Flintoff - various documents, 1844_
Records the Flintoff family's ownership of parcels of land in the Greensborough area. Includes a survey plan for acquisition of land for the aqueduct 1897.Various photocopies of title documents relating to land owned by the Flintoff family in Greensborough.Mainly handwritten documents dating from early 20th century.flintoff family, land titles, greensborough, aqueduct -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document collection, Copies of Poulter family documents, 1880o
Records some land ownership, birth, deaths and marriages of the Poulter family of Greensborough. Dates from 1880s.Copies of documents, land titles and birth, death and marriage certificates.Mainly handwritten records.poulter family, land titles, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Premiership Team 1931, 1931_
Caption: Greensborough Premiership Team 1931. Front row (L-R) Lyal Clayton, Andy Ferrari, Percy Jurss, Les Collard, Fred King. 2nd row (L-R): Horrie Burkett, Jack Carlon, Joe Brownhill, Tony Crees, Bill McDowell, Bob Bennett, Les Iredale, Vin Broderick, Jeff Collard. 3rd row (L-R): Oliver Ely, Ted Godwill, Chas Aller, ?Nelson, Alf Purcell, Alan Partington, Wal Reid, Alan Splatt, Dave Barber. Back row: Bill Horn, Joe Stock, Rupert Jessop, Mr Holahahn, Norm Poulter, Dolf Purcell, Bill Mills.Records the team - players and support staff - of Greensborough's 1931 Premiership side.Team photograph mounted on board. Accompanied by typed caption.On mount: 'Allan Studios 318 Smith Street Collingwood'greensborough football club, diamond valley football association, premiers 1931 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805, 1926-1978
Published on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations 1978. Written by Max Balchin. Includes a brief history of each decade.A record of the early days of Etham High School.Black and white photographs, approx 60 pages. Green card cover with a drawing of Eltham High School. Includes loose page from the Jubilee Celebrations 1978.eltham high school, max balchin, jubilee celebrations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Bundoora Primary School Photographs, 1964-1975
Photographs from the 1960s and 1970s of students from Bundoora Primary School.Collected by the Fraser family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains copies of class photos from Bundoora primary school..Some photographs have a feint caption stapled to back.fraser family, bundoora primary school, bundoora state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Barrow Creek Books and Music, Down 'Borough by Kay Arthur, 1982_
This collection of stories by Kay Arthur is about 'ordinary' kids dealing with childhood. Written by local author.105 pages, line drawings by Gail Mathieson.kay arthur, authors, books, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, Bluestone House [corner Church Lane and Hailes Street], 1990s
A postcard showing an original bluestone cottage from Greensborough’s early days. The house was once owned by Richard Marsh and family. Original artwork by Maria Barbaro.This card is part of a series of well known Greensborough homes.A small greeting card featuring a painting of a bluestone house, corner of Church Lane and Hailes Street Greensborough. There is also an envelope included.Ink stamp on rear cover states "Original Artwork by Maria Barbaro" www.mariabarbaro.com greensborough houses, greeting cards, maria barbaro, hailes street, richard marsh, marsh family -
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. As told to Marilyn Smith 2011. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century suburb.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #716amos family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral 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 2 x typed pages, 2 x handwritten pages on lined paper (manuscript)Handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Linesmen 1950s, 1950c
Photograph 1 shows 5 men (linesmen) on lunch break. (L-R) Stan Hassett, unknown, possibly Charlie Barnett, Jock Petrie, unknown. Photos 2 and 3 show the crew erecting power poles.These photos are significant as they show some Greensborough men at work, and the method of erecting power poles before heavy machinery was used.3 black and white photographs. Subject is electrical linesmen and the erection of electricity poles.sec, linesmen, power poles, state electricity commission, stan hassett, charlie barnett, jock petrie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Death notice for John Stafford, 1967_
Mr Stafford was the grandfather of Shirley Fraser (Black). This notice shows some family connections of the Black family.Single column death notice, mounted on yellow card.Written above date "1967".john stafford, shirley fraser, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, McDowell: assisted British Immigration 1839-1871, 1839-1871
The results of a search for passengers with the surname McDowell who came to Australia as assisted British immigrants.One page print out of assisted British immigrants with the surname McDowell.mcdowell, assisted british immigrants -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Family records: various sources, 06/02/1854o
Family details collected and transcribed from various sources: rolls, directories, insolvency lists, etc. Families include: Mayger, Lecky, Britnell, Garthwaite, Green, Beale, Coulstock, Sherwin, Batey, Cobham, Partington, Catchpole, Whatmough. Item 365 contains transcript of land ownership in Greensborough area 1840-1906.One page of details transcribed from various rolls and directories. Also Item 365 Land ownership 1840-1906.Land ownership notes are hand written.greensborough, mayger, lecky, britnell, garthwaite, green, beale, coulstock, sherwin, batey, cobham, partington, catchpole, whatmough. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Shire of Diamond Valley, Valley Views. October1991. October/November 1994, 1991_10
Valley Views was the newsletter of the Shire of Diamond Valley. 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 1964 until 1994. 1994 edition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Shire of Diamond Valley, in the final year before the Victorian state government amalgamated local government areas.Two editions of Valley Views. 1991 edition is 8 pages in broadsheet format (40 x 29cm), black and white illustrations. 1994 edition is 12 pages, colour illustrations, A4 (30 x 21 cm).shire of diamond valley, greensborough, valley views, diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Hurstbridge and District Local History Group, 2006c
This brochure details the purpose and activities of the Hurstbridge and District Local History Group. Operating out of Allwood Neighbourhood House, the Group offers a range of local history activities and access to the Hurstbridge collection.Tri-fold A4 sheet of buff paper, printed in brown with sepia illustrations.hurstbridge, allwood neighbourhood house, hurstbridge and district local history group -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Banyule City Council, The History of The Centre Ivanhoe, 2005_
Gives the history of The Centre Ivanhoe from its beginnings as Heidelberg Town Hall and municipal offices in the 1930s. Text and photos by Robin Grow.The Centre is an example of Art Deco architecture and has retained these features. The Banyule Council is committed to maintaining this building in its present form.12 pages, illus. (some col.).heidelberg town hall, the centre ivanhoe, art deco architecture, robin grow -
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
Sound recording, Watsonia High School Choir in All Saint's Church of England Greensborough, 1969_
This is a recording of the Watsonia High School Choir, recorded in All Saint's Church of England, Greensborough. The organist is Bruce Allen and the conductor is David Kefford. Pieces include Three Hungarian folk songs, Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart) and Panis Angelicus (Franck) with soloist Andrew Williams.A rare copy of the choir performing.1 x 45 rpm sound recordwatsonia, watsonia high, watsonia high school, all saint's church of england, greensborough, david kefford, bruce allen, andrew williams -
Greensborough Historical Society
Painting (Copy), Greensborough, 1889_
A well known painting of the main street of Greensborough painted circa 1889.This painting shows early buildings in the town area.Colour copy of painting of Greensborough circa 1889.greensborough, painting -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greenhills, 1950c
This is a photograph of a small child (possibly Sue Darling) on a bush track identified as Albion Crescent in the Greenhills estate, Greensborough.This photograph shows the rural nature of this area of Greensborough in the mid 20th century, which is now suburban.Black and white photograph of a small girl on a country track.In pencil on back of photograph: "Albion Cres posssibly Sue Darling"greenhills, albion crescent, greensborough, sue darling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Plenty Valley Graphics and Desktop Puiblishing, Centricity November 1990, 1990_11
A collection of short stories, poetry and other writing by students (local women) at the Diamond Valley Living and Learning Centre Greensborough.A publication of writing by local women.40 pages, black and white illus. Blue cover with line drawing of DVLC.On front cover in pen: "Diamond Valley Living and Learning Centre. Donated by Rosie Bray"diamond valley living and learning centre, dvlc, diamond valley learning centre, writing, centricity -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, June Roberts, Brian and June Roberts at 'Blackjack', 1956o
Brian and June Roberts moved to Hume Street Briar Hill as newlyweds. June's story recounts the development of their home on the Plenty River and the friendships with neighbours. A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.11 typed pages.june roberts, brian roberts, briar hill, blackjack, hume street, suburban life -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, William Arthur Cecil by Bill Cecil, 1944o
Bill Cecil moved to Greensborough in 1944 aged 14. His family ran the post office and Bill became acquainted with most Greensborough families as he delivered the mail on horseback. Bill recounts his life both in Greensborough and other parts of the country.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.2 typed pages.cecil family, bill cecil, william arthur cecil, greensborough post office -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, The Iredales of Greensborough by Noel Withers, 22/01/1823o
The origins of the Iredale family are traced from Huddersfield in Yorkshire to the arrival of James Iredale in Greensborough (circa 1858). An outline of the life and origins of a pioneer Greensborough family.4 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, emma gilding, james iredale, margaret sunderland -
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. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Edward Bernard Green - Greensborough, 1809o
A short history of Edward Bernard Green, after whom Greensborough was named. Describes his various business activities including his purchase of property on the Plenty River and his contract for the carriage of mail overland between Melbourne and Sydney. Author unknown.Background on the origins of "Greensborough".2 typed pages.greensborough, edward bernard green, green family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Middleton Family - Briar Hill, 1923o
Details of the Middleton family of Briar Hill from their arrival in Australia from England in 1923/24. Lists the children of Jesse Middleton and Florence Clark.2 typed pages.middleton family jesse middleton, briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, True bloods of our shire, 1992_03
This article is the result of an interview with Alf Poulter about the Poulter family roots in Greensborough. Discusses some of the family connections with other pioneer families in the area.Memories of the early days of settlement in Greensborough and of the Poulter family.Copy of newspaper article. 2 pages, black and white photograph.alf poulter, poulter, chapman, splatt, stock, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Poulter Family, 1827o
A collection of copies of extracts listing members of the Poulter family and their origins. Includes Susan and James Chapman.Background to the Poulter family, Greensborough pioneers.A collection of copies of extracts listing members of the Poulter family and their origins. Some handwritten notes are included.poulter, chapman, greensborough