Photograph of section of the Maroondah aqueduct over the Plenty River at Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.maroondah aqueduct, aqueduct greensborough

Hand forged metal spike found along Plenty River.Hand forged metal spike. Some rust.

Addition of second stage bridge over Plenty River and extension of ring road connectionNewsprintgreensborough bypass, road construction, vicroads

View of bridge over Plenty River looking south up Main Street GreensboroughBlack and white photograph, mounted in wooden frame with glassValley Picture Framing, corner Church and Grimshaw Streetspioneer reserve greensborough, main street bridge

Group of descendants of Greensborough pioneer families at the Batman apple tree on the bank of the Plenty River 2009.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.Digital copy of colour photograph.batman apple tree

Greensborough from Pope's paddock. Pope's paddock was across the Plenty River from Blackjack. The Blackjack property, house and acres of fruit orchards ran down to the Plenty River off Hume Street Greensborough and was the home of the Robinson family to late 1956. The photographs were taken as slides by Frank Robinson and digitised by his son James in 2015.Digital copy of colour photograph.blackjack, robinson family, popes paddock

An advertisement for Greensborough Hotel in the town of "Greensborough, picturesque township on the Plenty River, 13 miles from Melbourne."Photograph show the "new brick building with all modern conveniences'. Greensborough in the 1930s was a popular spot for picnics and holidays.2 pages from a Victorian Railways travel journal. Advertisement for Greensborough Hotel 1933-34. Photocopy from original journal.greensborough hotel, greensborough

An historical account of the development of Melbourne's water supply, including the Yarra and Plenty Rivers and Yan Yean and Maroondah Reservoirs.4 p., photocopy of article.melbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, yan yean reservoir

Lewis Tulk's account of his scouting experiences, including reference to the campsite at Kangaroo Point, Plenty River, Janefield.Laminated poster, with text, black and white and coloured photographs and scout emblem.scouting, lewis tulk

Request from Mrs Harrap to Alan Partington for information on the Starling family [who had a small mill on the Plenty River].Typed letter, one page.starling family, alan partington, evelyn harrap (nee harris)

This booklet lists the recipients of the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards 2019, hosted by Jenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga. GHS Committee Member Anne Paul received a Jagajaga Community Award for services as a volunteer with Greensborough Historical Society, Friends of the Plenty River and the Plenty River Forum. A supplementary page and colour photograph of Anne accompanies the booklet. Short report by Rosie Bray.20 p. booklet, with single page and col. photograph 2 copies`australia day awards, jagajaga, anne paul

Charles Partington came to Greensborough with his family in the 1857 to farm along the Plenty River. Members of his family still live in the area.A memory of a Greensborough pioneer, these cards are an example of bereavement cards in the early 20th century3 x black and white bereavement cards (possibly accompanied floral tributes). "Sacred to the memory of Charles Partington who departed this life March 13th 1905. Aged 80 years and was later interred in the Strathallan Cemetery"charles partington, ellen whatmough, partington family, bereavement cards

Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, partington family

Covers Viewbank area: North boundary Martin's Lane; South boundary Yarra River & Birrarung Park; East boundary east of Plenty RiverLaminated black and white aerial photograph; adjoins 6227 on west sideviewbank

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

MMBW plan of part of central Greensborough, from Plenty River in North to Grimshaw Street in South, Sellars Street in West to Kerr Street in East.Map shows buildings and topography for the area.MMBW plan, black and colour ink on beige parchment, 4 copies."Scale:160 feet to 1 inch"melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mmbw, greensborough

Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. These photographs show some of the facilities at the park.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics

Covers area bounded by Merri Creek, Yarra River, Plenty River and Crown Portions 24 to 28, with section including Maroondah Aqueduct and Darebin Creek.Photocopy of digitised mapkeelbundora (parish)

Copy of auction leaflet for the sale of land fronting the Plenty River. Known as Heidelberg Park, this land is in what is now Lower Plenty. Sale circa 1913Digital copy of auction leaflet, 1 page.heidelberg park, lower plenty, land sales

View of bridge over Plenty River at Greensborough. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white or sepia photograph.peter blackbourn, main street greensborough, bluestone bridge

Shows the home of Mr Coghill which was the former Mitchell house located between the railway line and the Plenty River and directly opposite the end of Jessop Street.This shows the type of dwelling the early settlers lived in, also what they had in their cottage gardens.A rectangular black and white photograph of 4 men and 1 woman in a garden outside a shingle hut with bee hives near them.shingle hut, cottage garden, bee hives, coghill, mitchell, 1910

Photograph of four cows at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington

Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the Banyule Council sign at the park.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics

Colour photograph of Plenty Bridge Hotel (Lower Plenty) from west side of river. Also shows bluestone bridge over Plenty River at Lower Plenty.Digital copy of colour photograph.On front of photograph: "15d Plenty Bridge Hotel from west side of river circa 1950s"lower plenty, plenty bridge hotel

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

Michael Butler and his family are recorded as living on the Plenty River in 1840. Later records and Titles give the address as Clear Hills near Greensborough. The location appears to be in Plenty.17 pages, including family tree and copies of titlesbutler family, michael butler, clear hills, plenty

This image shows Alan Partington and Teresa Marsh on a log across the Plenty River at Greensborough. The log was the quickest access to Greensborough township from the Partington home at Willis Vale.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, teresa marsh, willis vale

This axle is believed to be from one of the vehicles (possibly a jinker) used by the Partington family on the Willis Vale property. It is shown after being uncovered near the Plenty River trail.From a Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of colour photograph.partington family, willis vale

Photograph of Alan Partington (3rd from left) and others crossing the Plenty River at Greensborough. This log over the river was the quickest way to reach the Greensborough township from Willis Vale.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, willis vale

This is a survey of land acquired from William Haylock Poulter for the construction of Poulter Avenue. Includes area of River Estate and part of Poulter Reserve, Carter Street, Flintoff Street and Plenty River.1 p. photocopy of traverse survey printed in colourSigned by William Haylock Poulterpoutlter avenue greensborough