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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, John Meredith et al, Ned Kelly: after a century of acrimony, by John Meredith and Bill Scott, 1980_
Story of Ned Kelly and his associates, and the second progress report of the Royal Commission of Enquiry into the Kelly Outbreak, and songs and tales from the Kelly country.Hardback, 183 p. illus.ned kelly, bushrangers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Heidelberg: Historic River Landscape Assessment, Historical Maps. Map A To 1838. Country of the Wawarang, 1985c
Geographical area of around 35 sq. kilometres marked with physical features such as major roads, rivers, vegetation and properties, with contemporary notes on landowners, descriptions and comments on the land and its development. Bounded by Shire of Diamond Valley to the North, Darebin Creek to the West and Plenty River to the East.Black an white sketch map on white paperheidelberg, heidelberg - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Albert Fox, Magic with music, by Albert Fox, 1985_
Albert Fox was a piano tuner and manufacturer. This book is a collection of his reminiscences. He was the founder of Darnum Musical Village in country Victoria.59 p., stapled book, photographspianos, albert fox, darnum musical village -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Warning issued on fire safety, 13/11/2019
Drones, out of control burn offs and badly executed barbecues could lead to a fire disaster across the Diamond Valley and other rural areas this summer, the CFA has warned.News article 1 page, black text.cfa, bushfire warnings, bushfires, country fire authority -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster, National Farmer's Federation et al, Caring for our Country, 1988c
A timeline of land management including indigenous care and the impact of European settlement from 1988 to 1987. Includes maps showing present land use and vegetation coverage in 1788. Prepared by Tim Gurry for the National Farmer’s FederationLaminated poster, printed in colour on one side.land management, farming, salinity -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Paying tribute to the fallen, 24/04/2019
The sounding of the Last Post makes Charles Harris 'cry like a baby' every Anzac Day - but the World War II veteran from Greensborough said he would go into battle again to protect his country.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.charles harris, anzac day, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Mr and Mrs Coe; David and Grace Lowe; Thomas and Irene Black are interviewed by Bev Moss in 1980, 1930o
These interviews took place in 1980 as part of an Oral History Unit at La Trobe University. The interviewer, Bev Moss, is a GHS member. The interviewees were Mr and Mrs (Victor Preston) Coe, David and Grace Low and Thomas and Irene Black. They discuss life in the 1930s in Greensborough.These oral histories relate life in a country town during the Great Depression.Copy of original handwritten manuscript (14 pages) and typed transcript.(4 pages)victor preston coe, david low, grace low, thomas black, irene black, great depression 1930s, greensborough, diamond valley, oral history, bev moss -
Greensborough Historical Society
Receipt, Bill Cecil, Purchase of General Store and Post Office, 1944, 07/06/1944
Receipt for purchase of General Store and Post Office in Main Street Greensborough 1944. Purchaser: R.V. Cecil; Vendor E.M. Bulluss.The Cecil family were well known in Greensborough as operators of the General Store and Post Office at the time when Greensborough was a small country town.Original and copy of receipt. Printed on pale pink paper with Victoria Stamp Duty.Written on copy, next to receipt: "Full settlement for purchase of P.O. & store Main St Greensborough. E.M.Bulluss to R.V.Cecil. Supplied by Bill Cecil Jan 2013"e m bulluss, r v cecil, bill cecil, greensborough post office -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Newspaper, Copy of the First Portland Guardian, published August 20th 1842, 1842
From Trove and Wikipedia: The Portland Guardian was a weekly newspaper published between 1842 and 1964 in the seaport town of Portland, Victoria, Australia. It was known as the Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser from 1842 to 1876. It was founded by Thomas Wilkinson and James Swords, and was the second newspaper to be launched in country Victoria. It was eventually absorbed by local rival Portland Observer, with the final issue appearing on 26 March 1964.Newspaper page framed between 2 panes of glass in a wooden frame formed by 4 cross-bars of wood.portland guardian, newspaper, 1800s, 1842 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, W.V. Tippel (?), English Farm Scene, 1853
Unknown. "Item of the Month", 2006 (Jan-July) - on display in Council Foyer (Portland Office).Scene of a man herding cattle and sheep down a country lane. To the left is a wooden pole fence and trees edging the road. On right, a path curves up and behind bushes. A man in a red coat is walking at the end of this path with his back to the viewer. In mid-ground on right is a white, thatched roof building and a church is evident behind it. In background are mountains, painted in rose and violet. Clouds sweep across the sky and mist fills the valley in front of the mountains. Framed in ornate gold-painted frame.Front: (no inscriptions evident) Back: Conservation Centre label. From previous Worksheet: W.V. Tippel, 1853. Jefferson, Artists Colours, Crystal House Baths, BRISTOL (stamp). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Thomas Borthwick and Sons abattoirs and Australian Estates wool stores, 1968
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: OPEN COUNTRY WEEST OF THE HENTY HIGHWAY AT NORTH PORTLAND JAN 1968/ PORTLAND HARBOUR TRUST COMMISSIONERSport of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Down the Street, 1977
UnknownView of a building on a country street. The building is large, and in 3 sections, two of which may be shops. The building on the corner has a verandah and balcony over the footpath, and may be a pub. Two people lean on the wall to the right of the building. One man in overalls and carrying a bag walks along the centre of the dirt road. Framed in gold painted wooden frame.Front: B Malloch '77 (lower left) (brown paint) Back: 1977 - (yellow sticker, upper right) Mer-ger Galleries, Picture Framing sticker, order no. 1057 (sticker, lower centre) "Dow...E Street" (blue pen on sticker, lower left, torn) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Tourism Canada, Tall Ships Sail the Pacific, 1778-1978
Records the discovery of Canada by James Cook in 1778. Also later efforts of explorers in opening up the interior of the country.This book was issued for the bicentenary of the discovery of Canada by Captain James Cook RN.A full colour 35 page book on British Columbia, Canada and the history of its discovery.Nilcaptain james cook, canada, british colombia, simon fraser, alexander mckenzie, captain george vancouver, sailing ships -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Sensational accident. Picnic van upset. 1896, 28/12/1896
... on country roads. road accidents picnics greensborough diamond creek ...Greensborough and district has always been a popular spot for picnickers but his Boxing Day picnic ended in disaster. [The injured were treated at The Farmers Arms Hotel]An account of the dangers of fast travel on country roads.2 pages. Page one has a facsimile of the article downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia); page two is a transcription of the article.road accidents, picnics, greensborough, diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greenhills, 1950c
This is a photograph of a small child (possibly Sue Darling) on a bush track identified as Albion Crescent in the Greenhills estate, Greensborough.This photograph shows the rural nature of this area of Greensborough in the mid 20th century, which is now suburban.Black and white photograph of a small girl on a country track.In pencil on back of photograph: "Albion Cres posssibly Sue Darling"greenhills, albion crescent, greensborough, sue darling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, William Arthur Cecil by Bill Cecil, 1944o
Bill Cecil moved to Greensborough in 1944 aged 14. His family ran the post office and Bill became acquainted with most Greensborough families as he delivered the mail on horseback. Bill recounts his life both in Greensborough and other parts of the country.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.2 typed pages.cecil family, bill cecil, william arthur cecil, greensborough post office -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Rigby Limited, Old Victorian country pubs sketchbook, 1976_
Information and sketches of 29 Victorian country hotels.64 p., illus.hotels -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ark House et al, The Silver Poplar /by Edmond Smith, 2009_
Edmond Smith's personal story of his time at the 'country' place of Sutherland Homes in Greensborough. Edmond arrived at the Home in 1948, aged 6.272p., illus. 2 copiesedmond smith, sutherland homes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Beanies on display in exhibition, 03/12/2014
Discusses the 2014 craft exhibition at Bundoora Homestead, showing beanies from the Alice Springs Beanie Festival.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora homestead, alice springs beanie festival, colours of the country -
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
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Horseland Greensborough 1, 18/08/2015
The Horseland store at 87 Main Street Greensborough was a local landmark with its model of a horse on the verandah roof. This store closed late in 2015.The Horseland store was a symbol of Greensborough's past as a country town.Digital copy of colour photographhorseland greensborough, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Horseland Greensborough 2, 18/08/2015
The Horseland store at 87 Main Street Greensborough was a local landmark with its model of a horse on the verandah roof. This store closed late in 2015. This view shows the store within the streetscape and was taken from the opposite side of Main Street.The Horseland store was a symbol of Greensborough's past as a country town.Digital copy of colour photographhorseland greensborough, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Horseland Greensborough 3, 18/08/2015
The Horseland store at 87 Main Street Greensborough was a local landmark with its model of a horse on the verandah roof. This store closed late in 2015. This view shows the footpath in front of the store.The Horseland store was a symbol of Greensborough's past as a country town.Digital copy of colour photographhorseland greensborough, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Horseland Greensborough from rear 1, 18/08/2015
The Horseland store at 87 Main Street Greensborough was a local landmark with its model of a horse on the verandah roof. This store closed late in 2015. This view shows the rear of the building, taken from Hailes Street.The Horseland store was a symbol of Greensborough's past as a country town.Digital copy of colour photographhorseland greensborough, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Horseland Greensborough from rear 2, 18/08/2015
The Horseland store at 87 Main Street Greensborough was a local landmark with its model of a horse on the verandah roof. This store closed late in 2015. This view shows the rear of the building, taken from Hailes Street.The Horseland store was a symbol of Greensborough's past as a country town.Digital copy of colour photographhorseland greensborough, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Geoffrey Blainey et al, Our side of the country / Geoffrey Blainey, 1991_
A short history of Victoria.226p., maps.victoria history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement, Ashmead, 43 Grimshaw Street, 11/08/2012
The material relates to the auction of "Ashmead" on 11th August 2012. The house "Ashmead" was built in 1932 and was the home of the Cordner family. It is one of the grander houses in Greensborough and closely resembles an English country manor. Five members of this family played for the Melbourne Football Club.A collection of advertising relating to the sale of "Ashmead" the former home of the Cordner family in Greensborough.Nilcordner family, ashmead, melbourne football club, ted cordner, greensborough, auctions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Country Women's Association of Victoria, Years of adventure: fifty years of service by the Country Women's Association of Victoria, 1928-1978
A short history of the Country Women's Association of Victoria 1928-1978. 76 pages, black and white photographs. Soft cover.country womens association of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Road Maps, The Herald Road Guide, 1955-1956
Contains maps of Melbourne and surrounding areas as well as routes from Melbourne to other state capitals.Contains maps and descriptions of the Melbourne area in the era before the large scale urbanisation after 1960. Also includes country and day tour maps before highways were common.Book of road maps, 271 pages, in brown plastic carry case.maps, melbourne, victoria, day tours, touring maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian country scene, 1920_
Victorian country scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria