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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Such is filmmaking, 21/04/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers and based on a book written by Joseph Furphy in 1903.This family made the iconic Furphy water carts at their Shepparton foundry. A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers.Nilfurphy, shepparton, water carts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greensborough shopping centre 1970, 1970_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photograph is of the centre of Greensborough in 1970, prior to the Greensborough Plaza being built. The Partington farm house, named 'Alwyn' (after Alan and Wyn Partington) can be seen north of the Railway Line. Alan and Wyn had to leave this farm in 1976 - moving to a new house - built by son Gary - at 54 Manatunga Circuit - to make way for the creation of Whatmough Park and development of the Hailes Street-The Circuit-Greensborough Plaza precinct.This is an important visual record of Greensborough before the redevelopment of the late 1970's. It also shows the Whatmough park area when it was still the Partington family farm.A black and white newspaper clipping featuring an aerial photograph.Nilgreensborough streets, greensborough, aerial photograph, 1970, partington, whatmough park, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Sharon Calls All Square Dancers, 1970s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the personal history of Sharon Lacey as a square dance caller and how she can be contacted.Tells the story of the establishment of the Diamond Valley Squares. A Square Dancing club.A black and white newspaper clipping with a green heading.Nilsquare dancing, diamond valley squares, guiding light square dancers, westgate dancers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, School maintains close ties with RSL, 1995_08
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Changing Times, 30/01/1992
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is an issue of a weekly staff newspaper that was for employees of the Public Transportation Commission. .It features an article on Theo Tzaros the then Watsonia Station Master who was a guest radio announcer on the Plenty Valley Community Radio station 3PVR.A black and white 8 page newsletter with orange highlighting.Nil3pvr, plenty valley community radio, watsonia, station master, watsonia railway station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, Artist's works show another side of war, 1995_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article was published as a part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.The article is about Robert Anderson, a founder member of the Diamond Valley Arts Society. Robert served in WW2 and was selected to paint the portrait of Captain Lionel Colin Matthews, a decorated Signals Corps member.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News article. Nilcaptain lionel colin matthews, robert anderson, signals corps, australia remembers, ww2, daimond valley arts society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Community celebrations, 1995_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This story is about Jack Wilcox, a local ex serviceman. Jack served in post war Japan as a part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.An A3 photocopy of an article from the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.Hand written words "Jack Wilcox" on top RH corner.bcof, jack wilcox, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, korean war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Scouting runs in the Parr family, 1990c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The story is about a brother and sister who have each been invested as Queen's Scouts.The Parr family were residents of Watsonia when this award was archived.A photocopy of a newspaper article on a scouting family.Biro writings above and below the article.scouting, watsonia venturers, queens scout, parr family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Students take a ride back in time, 1980s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Watsonia Heights Primary school is a local education facility. Article written by Rosalie Bray.Features a photograph of two students wearing period clothing on horse back. The article also lists school activities from the period.A photocopy of a newspaper article on activities at Watsonia Heights Primary school.Some biro writing at bottom of page.watsonia heights primary school, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Remembering the Rats, 2011_06
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign.The article records some anecdotes of the "Rats of Tobruk". A 2 page magazine article from the RSL's publication MUFTI.Niltobruk, rats of tobruk, 2/15 battalion, 2/13 field company rae -
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Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement, Greenhills Estate, 1923c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The advertisement was used to sell land in the Greenhills area.The plan included details the original street lay out and names applied to them. It also has dimensions of all the blocks of land available and locations and dimensions of easements.A 2 page A3 photoccopy of a real estate advertisement. Nilgreehills, subdivision plan, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), David Medhurst and Martha Medhurst (nee Ruston), 1880c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photographs are of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and Martha (Ruston) Medhurst (1860-1943).The Medhurst and Ruston families were pioneers of the Greensborough district and were related to the Partington family.An A5 black and white copy of 2 Medhurst family photographs.Names of people are hand written on the rear.medhurst, rustin, greensborough, partington, photographs, ruston -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph, Watsonia High School 1979, Year 4B - WaHIGH, 1979_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photograph shows a Watsonia High School class from 1979. This is Form 4B.Watsonia High School was a local educational facility that was closed in 1989. Greensborough Secondary College opened in 1990 into which Watsonia High students merged.A colour copy of a school photograph.Pencil words on front lower right corner.watsonia high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Diggers made Tobruk Impregnable, 1941_01
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...It provides a backdrop to the Tobruk siege and how the "rats" got their name.It particularly outlines the events leading up to the death of Corporal Jack Edmondson and his actions that were recognised by the awarding of a posthumous Victoria Cross to him.A 4 page typed article extracted from a book called "Diggers made Tobruk Invincible".nilvictoria cross, jack edmondson, rats of tobruk, tobruk siege -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter regarding the history of Bundoora Primary School no 1915, 22/04/1971
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The letter was written in response to a request for information on the history of Janefield (later Bundoora) Primary School. It includes details of the building, staff and enrolments in the 1870s.This letter has details of the history of the Janefield (later Bundoora) primary school and was used to establish a date for it's Centenary celebrations.A typed letter from the Education Department of Victoria dated 22nd April 1977.Niljanefield primary school, bundoora primary school, educational department of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Invitation, The B.P. Award to Greig Wanless, 29/10/1982
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Issued by the 1st/2nd Greensborough Group as an invitation to an award ceremony. Greig Andrew Wanless was to receive the BP Award on 29/10/1982.The Greensborough Scout Group have had a long history with the youth of the area. The Wanless family held a large area of land to the immediate north of the township.An invitation on white card with green printing.Nilwanless, greig wanless, scouting, diamond valley district, greensborough group, the bp award -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Leslie Iredale on brick dray, 1925c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photograph show Leslie Iredale a Greensborough resident on his dray with a load of bricks.The Iredale family are a pioneering family of Greensborough.A black and white photograph with the photographer's stamp on the rear.Photographer's stamp reading "Printed by - Qualspeed Photo Service 99 Nicholson St Footscray. 24 hour service - Phone 68-3639" Also, black biro inscription on rear.iredale, bricks, dray, industry, transport, horses -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Richard Marsh and his family, 1907c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photograph shows the family group in the early 20th century. The house was known as "Dunbar Corner". The Marsh family moved to Greensborough in 1907. their son Arnold pictured in the centre of the front row, lived in the house until the late 20th century.A black and white photograph of Richard Marsh, his wife and their children.Blue biro writing on rear of photograph names the family group and gives some history of the family.richard marsh, arnold marsh, jonah britnell, hailes st, church lane, 1907, dunbar corner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Official Opening of the new Bundoora Post Office, 31/08/1973
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This was issued in 1973 for the opening of Bundoora Post Office. See Item 492 for news article on opening.Bundoora was a developing suburb at the time. This program records the events of the opening ceremony. A black and white 4 page program printed on glossy paper. It features a photograph of the Bundoora Post Office in August 1973.Pencil markings on the rear page.bundoora post office, david mckenzie, 1973, william emms, postmaster generals department, fiedler builders -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Peter Ruston and bullock dray, 1860c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photo features Peter Ruston a pioneer of Greensborough.Peter Ruston was an ancestor of the Partington family.A black and white photograph of a bullock dray with machinery loaded.Detailed inscription with details of the "bullocky" on the rear in blue biro.peter rustin, rustin, ruston, bullock dray, transportation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane 1982, 30/09/1982
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The XII Commonwealth Games were held in and around Brisbane from September 30th to October 9th 1982.This booklet shows the venues and lists the programme of events.An 8 page multi coloured booklet issued in advance for the Brisbane Commonwealth Games in 1982.Pencil markings on the top of the second page.brisbane, commonwealth games, 1982, sporting events -
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Article, A Chapter of Baxter's History, 1837o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article was originally printed in the Hastings Sun on 05/06/1985. Downloaded from www.bratpac.org/about-bratpac/baxters-history This document outlines some of the history of the Baxter family and the area known as Baxter on the Mornington PeninsulaA seven page computer printed document Nilbaxter, mornington peninsula, port phillip district, carrup carrup, baxters flat, captain benjamin baxter -
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Photograph, Greensborough Historical Society Heritage Walk. October 2010, 14/11/2010
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photographs were taken on Greensborough Historical Society's Heritage Walks in October 2010.Each shows a different walk and both feature Noel Withers describing the site. Two coloured photographs.Nilgreensborough historical society, heritage weekend -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, GHS working bee 2011, 03/06/2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photograph shows volunteers having a cuppa after a Working Bee.The Working Bee was at the Greensborough Historical Society's Historical Resource Centre.Coloured photograph, taken at GHS resource centre 2011.volunteers, greensborough historical society -
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Genealogical document, Margaret Ball, The Bunker family, 1845o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The document outlines the family history of the Bunker and Shillinglaw familes.These families lived in Eltham in the late 19th century.A 10 page photocopied document with a picture of a grave stone on the front page.Some words written in blue biro on the bottom of the second page.eltham, shillinglaw, bunker, dalton street primary school, kangaroo ground, collingwood, research -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Jim Conn, Looking Back, 1985_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Jim Conn compiled this document from his family history research. The Bonsak family has many descendants in the Greensborough district.A 42 page black and white document outling the family history of the Bonsak family.The original owner's name is written in black biro on the inside front cover.bonsak, bonsack, schuster, conn, greensborough, orbost -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Bundoora Hall, 1968_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Picture was taken just after the completion of the hall, located on the south eastern corner of Grimshaw Street and Plenty RoadThe original Bundoora hall was constructed by local people.A black and white photograph of Bundoora Hall.A description of the picture written on the back in blue biro.bundoora, building, photographs -
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Photographs, Lions Club of Greensborough, 1969-1970
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Lions Club of Greensborough is an active part of the community activities in Greensborough. These photographs depict Lions Club members at a BBQ, sorting donated toys, with exchange students.The photographs show the Lions' members engaging in the activities of the organisation.A group of 5 photographs relating to the activities of the Lions Club of Greensborough in the 1969 - 1970 period.Each photograph has the subject matter described on the rear in blue biro.lions club of greensborough, volunteers, social activities