In 1932 an outbreak of diphtheria occurred in Briar Hill. 9 children from Briar Hill Primary [BH4341] were affected.Newspaper clipping. Black Textbriar hill primary school, diphtheria, montmorency

Experiences of Tony McDonald, a Greensborough mother of a Down Syndrome child, including accounts of her work in building support facilities for families of children with disabilitiesTwo articles: 2 p. black and white reprint of newspaper article, text with photograph, printed both sides; and, 1 p. article, black and white reprint of journal articledown syndrome, tony mcdonald

The 50's Plus Club (previously the Active Plus Club) was formed to provide activities for community members over 50. Article from Watsonia's Whisper. The club is now known as Watsonia 50's Plus Club.Newspaper clipping mounted on red paper.active plus club, diamond valley 50's plus club, watsonia 50's plus club

Councillor Rick Garotti gave evidence at the Independent Broadbased Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) in 2021. Cr Garotti was the Mayor of Banyule but stepped down after giving evidence.News clipping, black text and colour image.independent broadbased anti-corruption commission, ibac, rick garotti, banyule council, adem somyurek

A digital copy of a 1999 newspaper article about the Principal of Greensborough College, Mr John Conway. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1999 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black and white text and imagerosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college, john conway

A digital copy of a 1999 newspaper article about Greensborough College teacher Mr Rod Webster who played his 300th game for Rosanna Cricket Club. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1999 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black and white text and imagerosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college, rod webster

Article with photographpadre frank leslie oliver, pulpit, st peter chapel, 1950

197 p. : ill. , 4 maps A small newspaper clipping about the death of Charles Shand was glued by the book donor and friend (Keith Oliver). The order of service from the Box Hill RSL was also found in the book.non-fictionww2, merchant navy, master mariner, captain charles shand (1915-2007), malta, patrick edward murphy, ned murphy

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings dating from October 1968 to July 1971. Newspaper article about the restoration of the grave of Eliza Coghlan, who died aged 113 on Phillip Island. Also about visiting three homesteads on November 4th 1968 for the Back to Phillip Island celebrations.phillip island, phillip island cemetery, miss eliza coghlan, james duffas, ethel cleeland, mcilwraith homestead, back to phillip island celebrations

The article confirme the Guild was first created in Melbourne and that the name was copied by English committees around 1932-1933 as Lady Janet Bailey reveals :" I must admit we flagrantly took that title from Australia".Two columns article published in the Agelady huntingfield, ladies harbour lights guild, lhlg, lady janet bailey, amy brown

Article on Eltham and its council; particularly the clashes in the 1970s, between "conservatives" and "progressives".Newspaper clippingeltham

Newsday was an afternoon daily newspaper published by David Syme (also published The Age) from September 30, 1969, designed to compete with the Melbourne Herald. The paper was closed in May 1970.An example of mid-20th century newspaper64p., illus. "PM Edition" printed in blue on front pagenewspapers, newsday, melbourne

Newsday was an afternoon daily newspaper published by David Syme (who also published The Age) from September 30, 1969, designed to compete with the Melbourne Herald. The paper was closed in May 1970. This is the final edition.An example of mid-20th century newspaper40 p., illus. "Sports Edition" printed in redz on front pagenewspapers, newsday, melbourne

Laurie Roy, aged 19, was killed while riding in the Australian amateur one mile track cycling championship in February 1932. A memorial to him was erected in Greensborough Cemetery by the Victorian Amateur Cyclists' Union. Other local news is included - a car accident, Easter services, personal news and an obituary for Henry Francis Paterson.1 p. copy of p.2 of Advertiser (Hurstbridge) 26 April 1935roy family, greensborough, laurie roy

Record of trial of Josiah Grimshaw for the murder of John Mitchell on 24 September 18625 p. 1862 article copied from Trove databasejosiah grimshaw, john mitchell, murder, greensborough

Report of the inquest on John Mitchell, murdered on 24 September 1862. Accused was Josiah Grimshaw.3 p. copy of article from Trove databasejosiah grimshaw, john mitchell, murder, greensborough

Stanley Blackson, an employee of Briar Hill Timber was killed by a flying piece of timber at Briar Hill Mill, near Beech Forest1 page transcribed from Trovebriar hill timber, stanley blackson

Brief biography of Marcello D'Amico, winner of 2017 Victorian Senior of the Year Promotion of Multiculturalism Award, immigrant from Italy and Bundoora resident.Newspaper clipping with col. photograph; with copy of Banyule Age in Focus, Summer 2017marcello d'amico

Christopher Foster, age 11, was sick of not being able to find yabbies in the Plenty River. He wrote to a local Councillor and asked that the River be cleaned up.Digital copy of newspaper article, black text and black and white image.plenty river, chris foster

Research materials used by David Wetherill to investigate whether the deaths of two children by fire in the Montmorency area in December 1868 were registered. Comprises searches of Pioneer Index, Inquest Index, and copies of Age, Kyneton Observer and Geelong Advertiser newspaper articles via Trove. The deaths were reputed to be the first in the area. No registrations were found in the investigation.7 p. Digger Pioneer & Inquest index results, with 2 p. of copies of newspaper articles published in circa 14 December 1868montmorency

Relates to the disagreement between advocates of the original surveyed route and the proposed "deviation" for the Heidelberg to Eltham railway extension, 1900.6 p. transcripts of newspaper reports from the Age 21/05/1900 and Mercury and Weekly Courier 13/07/1900 regarding discussions on the route to be taken by the Heidelberg to Eltham railway extensionrailways, hurstbridge rail line

The Rosanna Convent of Mercy was built in 1929. Due to a fire prevention order, it was placed on the market in 1990. Today (2018) it is the Assisi Italian Aged Care Centre.News article, black and white text and image.sisters of mercy, rosanna convent, assisi centre

Articles about the "Batman" apple tree in Greensborough, dating from 1910, 1924 and 1937.Articles from Trove, giving various accounts of the origins and age of the Batman apple tree.4 news clippings, sourced from Trovebatman apple tree, flintoff family, whatmough family, batey family

Written in 1987, this article reports on the members of the Briar Hill Senior Citizens Club who are over 80 years of age and meet in the Old Army Hut at Briar Hill (that originally came from Royal Park).Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black text and image.briar hill senior citizens club

Information about activities at the school during the previous 30 years, and the acceptance of mature age students for the first time. The author, Rosie Bray, was the first mature age student at Watsonia Technical College. On reverse of page is an article about Watsonia Tech's Principal, Keith Aked (24/06/1986)Newspaper clipping (photocopy), black text.Note from Rosie Bray about her adult education is written on page.watsonia technical school, keith aked, rosie bray, mature age students

This feature article deals with Professor Stephen Cordner, Victorian forensic scientist, and his work. Professor Cordner is a member of the Cordner family of Greensborough, a well-known family of doctors.News clipping, text and colour photos.cordner family, stephen cordner, don cordner

Diamond valley Learning Centre (DVLC) first opened in 1973 to support local women. It now runs a range of courses for all ages.DVLC celebrated 40 years in 2013. It is an important Greensborough community centre.Text and colour image.diamond valley learning centre, dvlc, lobbs tea rooms

8 photographs of construction of Willimott home, High Street Watsonia. Includes sale advert for land (The Age 1956)Photographs to accompany Willimott family oral history.Copy of group of black and white photographs. Copy of one newspaper advertisement for a block of land. 3 pages.Captions on back of each photograph.willimott family, watsonia, oral history

The Department of Health and Ageing has concerns over the quality of care provided by Cambridge Aged Care and has undertaken regular site visits.News article; text and image.nursing homes, cambridge aged care