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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Eunice Fletcher, Family history for beginners and beyond, ed. by Eunice Fletcher. 13th ed, 2004_
Paperback, 156p.family history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of documents, Black Family in Greensborough and Watsonia, 1924o
Collection of copies of documents and plans relating to land owned by the Black Family in Greensborough and Watsonia, and its sale by auction and subdivision to form the suburb of Watsonia following the building of Watsonia Railway Station in 1924History of the development of the suburb of WatsoniaLoose-leaf folder, pages in file protectorsblack family, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Rotary Club of Templestowe et al, A walk into History; an introduction to the original Templestowe village, 1860o
An introduction to the history of Templestowe.24 p., black & white photos.templestowe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Lea Fraser, Fraser family history, 1944-1980
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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, St Katherine's Church St Helena, plaque, 1858o
Plaque outlining the history of St Katherine's Church St Helena, first built in 1858 by Major Anthony Beale and named after his wife Katherine Rose.Digital copy of colour photographst katherines church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Frank Robinson, Willows in the Plenty River, looking south west to cliffs, 1954_
Willows in the Plenty River, looking south west to cliffs. 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. Oral history has it that Anthony Beale was the first to bring willow cuttings from the island of St Helena, to Australia.Digital copy of colour photograph.robinson family, blackjack, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Anzac Centenary; Victoria remembers, 1915
Booklets entitled: World War One history: Victoria's story; Victoria's World War One legacy: recipients of the Victoria Cross; Community Resource guide. Medal is a replica of the Children's peace Medal distributed in 1915 to Australian children aged 16 and under.Folder containing 3 booklets and 1 replica medal. With covering letter from the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrewsworld war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Herald and Weekly Times, Our Australia, 2002c
Series containing information about various aspects of Australian life and history. It was a lift out from the Herald Sun newspaper.Looseleaf folder containing parts 1-3, 6-7, 9-10, 13 of a 14 part seriesaustralia history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Leslie Emerson et al, A Short history of the early days in the Coleraine district, by Leslie Emerson, 1953_
Notes relating to Major Mitchell's survey in 1836, Henty Family involvement in the Western District and beginnings of the town of Coleraine in 1839.Eight page pamphlet with pink covercoleraine -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Australia, Pioneer Pathways: sixty years of citizenship, 1887-1947, 1887-1947
A history of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Australia (WCTU) edited by Isabel McCorkindale.Hard cover book with blue binding and title printed in black. 149 p., black and white photographs.womans christian temperance union of australia, wctu, isabel mccorkindale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, National Library of Australia, You can't forget things like that, 2010_
A selection of stories from the National Library of Australia's oral history project: Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants.Collected oral histories.Paperback book, 54 pages, illus. (some col.).oral history, national library of australia, forgotten australians and former child migrants -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Victoria and its Metropolis, past and present. Vol. 1 / by Alexander Sutherland, 1888_
This book is a history of Victoria and Melbourne to 1888.Hard cover. 594 pages, illus., maps.victoria history, melbourne history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, School at the crossing place: Lower Plenty Primary School No.1295, 1874-1974. LP1295, 1874-1974
Book printed for the centenary of the opening of Lower Plenty Primary School, 1874-1974. Includes a short history of the founding and early years of the school as well as highlights from the first 100 years. A short history of Lower Plenty Primary School.Photocopy of book, 26 pages, illus. 2 copies lower plenty primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Banyule Heritage Places Study, Volumes 1 and 2, 1999_07
Two volumes of the Banyule Heritage Places Study. Vol. 1: An Urban History [1837-1940s], covers Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, Greensborough and Janefield (Bundoora). Vol 2: Building Citations - Part 2, Data Sheets L-Z deals mainly with houses in the Heidelberg, Eaglemont and Ivanhoe areas. Approx 300 pages, col. illus and maps.historic houses, ivanhoe, eaglemont, heidelberg, banyule city council, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Cemeteries, David Weatherill, Donnybrook (Kalkallo) Cemetery, 10/09/1857o
A short history of the Donnybrook (Kalkallo) Cemetery by David W. Weatherill4 pages, text and maps.Hand drawn map of cemetery.donnybrook (kalkallo) cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Alan Partington, The Ruston Family History, 1824-1907
A short history of Peter Ruston and family in the 1850s and 1860s by descendant Alan Partington.2 pages of text.peter rustin, peter ruston, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greenhills State School no 4893, by Don King - GH4893, 1950o
A brief history of the early days of Greenhills Primary School written by Don King, a resident of the Greenhills area. 2 pages of text.greenhills primary school, greenhills state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Five Mile Press, Bailed up: a pictorial history of Australia's most notorious bushrangers / by Geoff Hocking, 2002_
An illustrated history of many Australian bushrangers.192 p., illus. (some col.). Hard cover.bushrangers, geoff hocking -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ken Fin Books, The history of Australian True Crime / by Nigel Cawthorne, 2010_
A collection of stories about Australian criminals, from the sub-title "true life stories of greed, obsession, drugs and murder".208 p., illus.crime and criminals, nigel cawthorne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, The Australian Police Forces by G. M. O'Brien, 1960_
This book relates the history of policing in Australia from the early days of European settlement.268 p., illus. Hard cover.police, victoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Reproduction Newspaper, The Age, October 17 1854, 17/10/1854
Vol.1. No.1. of The Age, newspaper for the Colony of Victoria, Tuesday October 17, 1854.Newspaper, 8 pages.Reproduction of handwritten signature of John Pascoe Fawkner journalism, victoria - history, 1850s, the age, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Heidelberg News, Heidelberg News: Special Edition August 27, 1997. 100 years of news, 27/08/1997
A special edition of the Diamond Valley News and Heidelberger issued in 1997 to commemorate 100 years of news reporting in the area. Includes historical photographs of the area and some articles about the history.Newspaper, 40 pages, text and some sepia images.heidelberg, diamond valley news, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Age, 150 Years of Settlement in Victoria [The Age, Friday 16 November 1984. Victoria 1834-1984], 16/11/1984
A commemorative edition of The Melbourne Age to celebrate 150 years of settlement in the Colony of Victoria. Includes historical photographs and articles.Newspaper, 8 pages, text and graphics (some col.).victoria history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Montmorency: the Farm on the Plenty / by Maureen Jones, 2015_
A history of the Melbourne suburb of Montmorency from its time as a hunting ground for the Wurundjeri willam people to its uptake by white settlers and eventual evolution to the suburb we know today.A well researched and documented history of the Montmorency area.166 p., illus. (some col.). Soft cover.maureen jones, montmorency -
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Newspaper clipping, 'Boro Gift is on again: Greensborough Gift, 04/12/1969
Image shows former runners in the Greensborough Gift and the article discusses some of the history of the event in Greensborough.Digital copy of news clipping, black and white image and text.greensborough gift -
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Article, Greensborough State School and Mr Amiet, 1896o
A short history of Mr Louis Amiet's time as headmaster at Greensborough State School (1896-1916) and his close friendships with his students. Unfortunately the author is not identified.Handwritten article (one page) and transcript.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school, louis amiet -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Eltham North history, 1945o
A short history of the development of Eltham North including information on some of the early families in the area.Typed article of 4 pages. eltham north -
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Photograph (copy), Hillcrest Cricket Club: photograph and article, 1931-1932
The Hillcrest Cricket Club is shown in the 1931-32 season. The photograph is named. The photo is accompanied by a handwritten short history of the club by Ray Hooper: "Hillcrest C.C.- Hillcrest Cricket Club was situated between Mountainview Road and … Street at the top of the hill. Where it became flat more or less where River Street met Mountainview Road (straight up). The land was owned by Mr J Ellis (senior) who allowed the local men to make a cricket pitch so they could form a cricket team and enter in the Eltham District Cricket Association (1925-1930). As you can see Mr Ellis Senior (by photo) became president and both his sons played for Hillcrest C.C. My father also played and I can just remember W Mills (Captain), H.Padget, H.Johnson, J.Parks and H.Weidlich (as I got older). Ray Hooper." Copy of group photograph and handwritten article.Group photograph is named.hillcrest cricket club, ray hooper -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, School at the crossing place: Lower Plenty Primary School 1874-1974 LP1295, 1874-1974
The Centenary history of Lower Plenty Primary School from 1874-1974. Digital (scanned) copy of the Centenary book.lower plenty primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Betty McKenzie (Adams/Joyner) memories, 1937o
Memories of life at Briar Hill from the late 1930s to about 1960 as told by Betty McKenzie to Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)2 pages typescript (2 copies), one with background notes by Dawn Bennettsbetty mckenzie, greenhills, briar hill