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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Benchmark Publications for the Montmorency RSL, The Club in the park: an illustrated account of Montmorency RSL Club Inc, 1946-2003. by Max Dimmack, 1946-2003
A history of the people and events that shaped the Montmorency RSL, including the Montmorency pioneers, the Barling and Petrie families.Includes a short history of the Montmorency area and some of the early settlers in the district.Paperback book, 168 p., illus, Green cover with illustration of RSL building. 2 copies.montmorency rsl, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, petrie family, barling family, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document (Framed), Batman's Treaty of Melbourne, 06/06/1835
... of Melbourne's early history. john batman wurundjeri treaty of melbourne ...John Batman recorded in his journal that he had signed a treaty with the local Aboriginal people, the Wurundjeri to buy 2,000 km of land around Melbourne and another 400 km around Geelong. In exchange he gave the eight chiefs whose marks he acquired on the treaty, a quantity of blankets, knives, tomahawks, scissors, looking-glasses, flour, handkerchiefs and shirts. Under British law, the treaty was legally invalid as the land belonged to the Crown, not to the Wurundjeri. Although the treaty was declared null and void by Governor Bourke within six months of John and Henry Batman and the Port Phillip Association organising this treaty, it remains an interesting part of Melbourne's early history. Copy of Batman's Treaty of Melbourne, 1835. Original hand written on parchment in triplicate. john batman, wurundjeri, treaty of melbourne, melbourne history, batman's treaty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough Uniting Church, Born in a barn by Lindsay Mann, 2000
... merged to form the Uniting Church. This is the history.... This is the history of the early churches and the Uniting Church in the late ...This is the story of Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years 1850-2000. The church's first services were held in Maygar's barn and later moved to the Methodist Church in Main Street. In the 1960s the Methodist and Presbyterian churches were merged to form the Uniting Church. This is the history of the early churches and the Uniting Church in the late 20th century.This is a detailed history of these churches in Greensborough and is illustrated with many old photos of historical interest.Paperback book, 58 p., illus. Cover depicts a sketch of 'Maygars's barn' by Denise Klinger. 2 copiesuniting church greensborough, lindsay mann, greensborough methodist church, greensborough presbyterian church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Brief history of the Rose, Shamrock and Thistle Hotel, Plenty Road East Preston, 21/06/1854o
... dates from 1854. Early history taken from the local council rate ...The history of the Rose Shamrock and Thistle Hotel dates from 1854.Early history taken from the local council rate books.2 foolscap pages, typed.rose shamrock and thistle hotel, hotels, preston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Printer Unknown, Greensborough, 1840o
Details the history of the current Greensborough township. It also mentions the early settlement of Kangaroo Point.Mentions early settlers such as William Poulter, James Chapman, James Mann and Edwin Willis Magger (Maygar).2 page printed document outlining the activities and motives of Edward Bernard Green, an early owner of the area of land that became Greensborough.Pencilled words on front page. greensborough, kangaroo point, edward green, poulter, mann, chapman, magger, mayger, melbourne to sydney mail contract -
Greensborough Historical Society
Roberts family, Genealogical Document, 1939o
Outlines the Roberts family's arrival in Greensborough, their early activities and mentions their childhood activities. Written by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts).Records an era when Greensborough was starting to attract more outside people and the things people did during the war years to get by.Three page handwritten quarto document outlining a brief history of the Roberts family in Greensborough during the 1939-45 war. Pencil notes on top of first page.world war 2, roberts family, drakeford family, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, The Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years - 1850-2000, 1850-2000
This page deals with some of the history of the Greensborough Uniting Church as told by Sylvia Davey (nee Sutton). The photograph is of Sylvia and her new husband leaving the Greensborough Methodist Church after their marriage in 1934. The small newspaper clipping celebrates Sylvia's 90th birthday (circa 1994) and was written by Rosalie Bray.Contains anecdotes about the early days of the Uniting (Methodist) Church in Greensborough.One page article, including photograph, copied from book. Includes newspaper clipping about Sylvia Davey, the bride in the photograph.On newspaper clipping "by Rosalie Bray"greensborough methodist church, greensborough uniting church, sylvia davey, sylvia sutton, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, The 12-Mile Local Landmark Pulled Out By Vandals, 31/01/1984
A newspaper article relating the history, significance and later theft of a 12 Mile marker from the Grimshaw Street location were it had stood since the very early days of settlement of the district. The road marker had been a local landmark. A photocopy of an article fromt the Diamond Valley News.Nilgrimshaw street, melbourne gpo, 12 mile marker, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Making their mark: The Victorians; by Susan Priestley, 1984_
This text deals with the economic development of Victoria in the 19th and early 20th century.Published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the European settlement of VictoriaHard cover. 382 pages, illus., maps.victoria land use, victoria economic conditions, victoria history, victoria social conditions, susan priestley, melbourne suburbs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Greensborough at Intervals by D Medhurst, 1835-1935
Traces the changes to the area around Greensborough from the earliest days of white settlement to 1935.A personal memoir of the early days of settlement in the Greensborough district by a member of one of the pioneering families.48 x A4 pages. Photocopy of handwritten manuscript. Bound in plastic cover.By D. Medhurst - added in pencil by Faye Fort: "Annie May's father, Faye's great grandfather"greensborough history, medhurst family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne: John Batman's Village by Agnes Paton Bell, 1965_
A version of the early days of Melbourne settlement. Includes anecdotes about John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner.1960s view of Melbourne's history.178 pages, black and white illustrations. Hard cover with watercolour of early Melbourne on front. Covered in contact. Various property labels from Heidelberg Library and YPRL. melbourne history, john pascoe fawkner, john batman, agnes paton bell. -
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
Book, Before you came: mines, myths and memories of Diamond Creek. By John L Ryan, 1972
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
Book, Yallambie - a history; Yallambie Primary School 1971-1991, 1971-1991
20 year anniversary of Yallambie Primary School. Book also details the establishment of Yallambie as a suburb from early farms to the Simpson Barracks and A.V.Jennings estate, Yallambie Rise.A snapshot history of Yallambie.Soft cover book, 82 pages, black and white illus, maps throughout. White cover with green writing and sketch of a tree.Inside cover in pencil: Noel Withersyallambie, yallambie primary school, simpson barracks, a v jennings, yallambie rise -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Ivy Medhurst, Information re the Medhurst Whatmough and Partington families by Ivy Medhurst, 24/04/1826
... family and the early history of the Wesleyan Church in Melbourne ...Family memoirs of a descendant of Greensborough pioneer families. Deals mainly with the Medhurst family connection with the Methodist (Wesleyan) Church.Explains the connection between the Medhurst family and the early history of the Wesleyan Church in Melbourne from the 1840s.20 page exercise book with handwritten family memoirs. Title handwritten on cover: Information re the Medhurst Whatmough and Partington families by Ivy Medhurst, daughter of David and Martha.medhurst family, ivy medhurst, methodist church, wesleyan church -
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
Oral History Transcript, John Finn, interviewed 1995, 26/09/1995
John Finn 1909-1999. Eliza Jane Finn (Stock) 1889-1980. Thomas William Finn. Marble Hall, Greensborough. Connects the Finn and Stock families and relates their life in Greensborough in the early 20th century.Transcript of oral history, told by John Finn on 26th September 1995. Interviewed by Peter Blackbourn. One A4 page. finn family, stock family, marble hall, flintoff street, para road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Memories are rushing back. By Trinnie Di Giacomo, 1932o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Oral History Memories are rushing ...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
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 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Phillip Island Band, 11/11/1930
... , 1983. local history postcards early postcards postcard bands ...This Postcard came from the Estate of Keith McIlwraith on 20th July, 1983.First Marching Parade of the Phillip Island Band, 11/11/1930local history, postcards, early postcards, postcard, bands, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Phillip Island Band, 1930's
... visits to Ballarat for competitions. local history postcards ...From the Estate of Keith McIlwraith 20th July, 1983. This photograph, probably from the 1930's, shows the Phillip Island Band which commenced in 1924. At this time (1930's) the band made two visits to Ballarat for competitions. Phillip Island Band.Names of members on back of photo [ See 147-01]local history, postcards, early postcard, sepia postcard, bands, phillip island, de la haye, bryant west, c. williams, noel cleeland -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N.M. & J.D. Archibald, 1973 April.Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Kingston Gardens. Mr. V. Johnston. Built for Mr. de la Haye. Very early bricks. Thought to be from McHaffie Homestead and later from Innishowen. These bricks could have been originally from Corinella Settlement. Walls also show pieces of local rock, iron piping, bedsteads etc. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, chicory industry, kingston gardens, v johnston, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Unmade road in Cowes
Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View of a beach road, Cowes. Unmade, grassy, tree lined street.Along Beach Road, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria. Real Photo Series M1256local history, photography, photographs, postcards, cowes, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, phillip island early roads -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista off from San Remo, ?
... . Genista - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early ...S.S. Genista - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's.S.S.Genista off from San Remo. View of stern - pier in background.local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, boats, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista calling at Rhyll c1900, ?
... - built in 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry from 1889 to early ...S.S. Genista - built in 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry from 1889 to early 1930'sS.S. Genista calling at Rhyll - c.1900 Low tide, sand and mud in foreground.S.S. Genista calling at Rhylllocal history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, boats, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Farewelling Genista, Cowes 1917, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Wester Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's Copied by Jack Jenner??Farewelling "Genista" - Cowes 1917. Mr. W. McFee at left, casts off line. (Ferry not in photo)local history, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista carrying wagon and jinker 1917 Also history of the Genista, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" carrying a wagon and a jinker on top of cabin 1917 Also 4 handwritten sheets describing the history of the Genista and fares.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, genista - history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista at Cowes jetty 1917, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??Cowes Jetty, 1917 with ferry "Genista" at end, goods shed and other sheds in foreground. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista leaving Cowes jetty Christmas Day 1917, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??The pier, Cowes, 7pm Christmas Day 1917. "Genista" about to leave for San Remo, completing special holiday trip. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay