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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leslie Cecil Maygar, 1900c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family, victoria cross -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Eva Partington, 1929c
Eva Mary Partington was born in 1899 to Mary Jane Price and William Charles Partington.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph. -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Grace Partington, 1930c
Grace Partington was born in 1906 to Will Partington and Annie May Medhurst. Grace helped on the farm at Willis Vale until her late 20s. At age 30 she married Les Pollard and moved to his dairy farm at Drouin.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.grace isobel partington, grace pollard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jean Partington, 1925c
Miss Jean Partington (1903-1992) was Headmistress at Preston Girls’ School. She lived in the family home at 25 Hailes Street until it was demolished for Greensborough Plaza. Her ashes were spread at the old oak tree, next to the railway line, opposite her old home site which in 2017 is the site of the McDonald's franchise in the Greensborough Plaza car park.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jean partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Madge and Lily Partington, 1920s
Sisters Madge (1919-1980) and Lily (b1921-2011) Partington, daughters of Ben Partington and Nellie Willoughby.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.madge partington, lilian colston, lilian partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William Alan Partington [as infant], 1909_
Known as Alan, W. A. Partington was born in 1908 at Willis Vale, son of William Partington and Annie May Medhurst.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Annie May Medhurst [as infant], 1885_
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst as infant. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May later married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.aniie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May Medhurst 2, 1905c
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May Medhurst 4, 1905_
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905 - this photo was taken on their wedding day.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David J. Medhurst, 1915_
Photograph of David John Medhurst (Jack), son of of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. David was Killed in Action in France 28th July 1916.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.david john medhurst, jack medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David Medhurst [senior], 1890c
David Medhurst (1855-1939) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.david medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David Medhurst 2, 1880c
David Medhurst (1855-1939) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.david medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grandma Medhurst [Martha Ruston Medhurst], 1880c
Photograph of Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943) wife of David Medhurst (1855-1939) who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.martha medhurst -
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Photograph - Digital image, James W. Medhurst, 1915c
Photograph of James William Partington (born 1900) in uniform. He enlisted in Sydney in 1917 as John McPhee because he was underage. James was the son of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.james partington, james william partington, john mcphee -
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Photograph - Digital image, Tom Partington, 1885c
Photograph of Tom Partington, born 1868. Lived and worked at Willis Vale on the farm and orchards. Married at age 34.Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.tom partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Joseph Partington, 1904c
Joe Partington, born 1870. Lived and worked at Willis Vale on the farm and orchards. Married at age 34.Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.joseph partington, joe partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Charles Partington Junior, 1898c
Photograph of Charles Partington Junior. [Verified by Faye Partington who built the house at 25 Haile Street that later had a room used for the Police Station]Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Unidentified man [possibly a Partington], 1890c
Photograph of unidentified man, possibly from the Partington family. [Faye Partington verified 12/1/2017 that this IS certainly William Partington]Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Annie May Medhurst [as infant], 1885_
The second of 8 children of David and Martha Medhurst, Annie May Medhurst was born 1884.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Henry Mitchell, 1915c
Photograph of Henry Mitchell (born circa 1851). The Mitchell family lived in Hailes Street, where Henry's father John was murdered in 1862. Henry was the superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School for over 30 years. His life story can be read cf: Advertiser (Hurstbridge), Friday 8 September 1933, page 4.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.henry mitchell, methodist church greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Jessie Partington, 1930c
Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie partington, jessie scholes, jessie angus -
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Photograph - Digital image, Jessie Partington [as child], 1919c
Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. She had a beautiful voice, singing in church and choirs. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie may partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Love from Ellie 12 May 1913, 12/05/1913
Photograph of a young woman "Ellie", taken May 1913. Postcard sent to a member of the Partington family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellie, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Maria Partington, 1880c
Maria Partington was born in 1860 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parent’s deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maria partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Maria Partington, 1890c
Maria Partington was born in 1860 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parent’s deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maria partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Mary Mitchell, 1882c
Mary Mitchell and the Mitchell family lived in Hailes Street on a property that went to the river.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.mary mithcell, mitchell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1875c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Charles Partington Junior, 1898c
Born in 1863, he was 15 when the family moved to Willis Vale. Charles married Emma Britnell and moved to Gisborne where 4 of their 5 daughters were born. They built a house at 25 Hailes Street and move back to Greensborough. Charles was a farmer and orchardist.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington junior, emma britnell, hailes street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Doris and Ivy Partington, 1915c
Daughters of Charles Partington Junior and Emma Britnell. Ivy Partington (born 1893) married Herb Godber in 1916. Their home in Hailes Street Greensborough was acquired and demolished for the Greensborough complex. Doris Partington (born 1895) married Clive Dawson of Diamond Creek in 1916.Members of a pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.doris partington, ivy partington, charles partington, emma britnell, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grandma Gibbs, 1890c
Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs-died in childbirth (William Partington's first wife) who was the Grandmother of Eva Partington,A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, charles partington, willis vale