Showing 13193 items
matching p
-
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Herald 3 January 1990 150th anniversary edition, 03/01/1990
The Herald newspaper was first published in 1840. This is a souvenir commemorative supplement.4 p. col. & black and white photographsthe herald -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A Delbridge, The Macquarie dictionary, Rev. 3rd ed., ed. by A Delbridge et al, 2001_
Macquarie Dictionary advertised as the "Australia's national dictionary"2223 p. hardback, w. dust jacketdictionaries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Faye Fort, Miss Jean Partington, 2013
Faye Fort's recollections of her great aunt Miss Jean PartingtonPioneer Greensborough family1 p. typescript, pen and ink sketchjean partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, John Samuel White 1837 to 1926, by Marilyn Smith, 15/11/1837
Life, family and career of John Samuel White (1837-1926), Greensborough resident, politician and long-time municipal councillor. Additional information from D. Slattery: "John Samuel White Family issue daughter Elizabeth Ann b 1863 Kyneton died 1896 South Yarra aged 30 BDM3867 Married 1891 Robert John Smith issue Victor Robert b 1892 d 1892 2mths, Elizabeth Ann b 1896 d 1898 2yrs "5 p., typescript, one sepia photographjohn samuel white, politicians -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Vietnam vet, Justin the dog feature in revived timber war memorial, by Carolyn Webb, 23/04/2019
Bill Cantwell, Vietnam veteran, was the model for the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park 1 p. transcribed article with colour photographbill cantwell, greensborough war memorial park, homefront sculptures, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Statement of evidence: VCAT Application P2461/2003, prep. by Marco Negri, Contour Consultants Aust Pty Ltd, 2004_03
Lawyers for the City of Banyule commissioned a report on the town planning implications of a proposal to construct a multi-level building on land at the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia, relating to the Council's refusal of a permit and the subsequent hearing by VCAT22 p., black & white with col. plans.watsonia, lambourn road watsonia, devonshire road watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Plenty Gorge Metropolitan Park Newsheet No. 1 August 1989, 1989_08
The Shire of Whittlesea obtained a grant from the federal government to investigate the potential development of a park to the west of the Plenty River in 1976. A regional tip site and the Shire of Diamond Valley's Yarrambat Park were handed over to the MMBW to form the existing Metropolitan Park in 1986. A long term project to develop the park further is to commence in 1990.2 p. text, map and col. illus."With compliments of Sherryl Garbutt M.P. Member for Greensborough" (rubber stamp)plenty gorge park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Journal, Hurstbridge train line, 19/06/2014
Description of the existing manual signalling system at Eltham station, to be phased out by the end of 2014.1 p. reprint text and col. photographsLink to The Age photogallery database sourcehurstbridge rail line, eltham station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Latoof and Callil Pty Ltd Greensborough, 1946_06
A branch of the large dressmaking and childrens' clothing manufacturer Latoof and Callil was established at Main Street Greensborough in June 1946. 2 p., printed in blue and black, photographslatoof and callil -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Rita Chiodo, Stories of the Olympic Village: life after the games, ed. by Rita Chiodo, 1956-1999
Stories of people who lived in the Olympic Village West Heidelberg in the years between 1956 and 1999.38 p., black and white text and photographsolympic village, west heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Geoffrey Ballard et al, Nation with nation: the story of Olympic Village, Heidelberg, Olympic Games - Melbourne 1956, by Geoffrey Ballard, 1997_
The story of the Olympic Village Heidelberg during the Olympic Games 1956.184 p., black and white text and photographsSigned by the authorolympic village, 1956 olympic games -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Sun News Pictorial, Diamond Valley Bushfires - Night Then Rain - Sun News Pictorial 17 January 1962, 17/01/1962
Bushfires burned in the St Andrews, Hurstbridge, Warrandyte and Dandenong areas in January 1962. People were evacuated to Greensborough.40 p., text and photographs. Tabloid format.bushfires -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, James Jupp, The Australian people: an encyclopedia of the nation, its people and their origins, ed. by James Jupp, 2001_
Entries on history of immigration and settlement in Australia, and its effects on Australian society and culture.The standard work on immigration and ethnic groups in Australia.940 p. hardback, maps, tables, photographsimmigration, australia history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, The Watsonia garage closes down... by Rosie Bray, 22/12/1987
The Watsonia garage run by Wally and Bill Martin closed in September 1986 after 40 years of trading.1 p. text and black and white photographwatsonia garage, wally martin, bill martin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Eric Stephensen, A Rousing of a riding, by Eric Stephensen, 1978_06
A humourous history of the North Eltham area21 p, typescript duplicated on yellow papereltham north -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, AWA (Amalgamated Wireles (Australasia) Limited), AWA Deep Image Television Receiver, Instructions, 1972_06
Owner's manual for the Deep Image Television Receiver (1970s).8 p., black and white text and illusrations.television, owners manuals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Stockland Press et al, Pastures new: an account of the pastoral occupation of Port Phillip, by R. V. Billis and A. S. Kenyon, 1974_
General introduction to the foundation and development of the sheep and cattle industries of Victoria.284 p., hard cover, printed in blacksheep, cattle, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Richard Broome, The Colonial experience: the Port Phillip District 1834-1850 2nd ed, 1999_
Contains documents relating to patterns of migration, impact of European colonisation, social and political institutions and historical interpretation of the Port Phillip District128 p., black and white print and illustrationsvictoria history, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Rosie Bray, Tribute to Keith "Ginger" Weedon,by Rosie Bray, 2018_
Originally from Garden City, Port Melbourne, Keith Weedon moved to Macleod in 1971.3 p. typescript, 1 colour photographkeith weedon, ginger weedon, macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Museum Victoria et al, Melbourne: a city of stories, by Deborah Tout-Smith, 1935-2008
A history of Melbourne from 1935 to present ,based on an exhibition at the Museum of Victoria.114 p., col. and black and white illus.melbourne, museum victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Visitors to GHS, 06/09/2018
On Thursday 06/09/2018, a group of senior citizens from Manningham visited Greensborough Historical Society.1 p. typescript, 2 col. photographsmanningham senior citizens, greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Encyclopedia of Melbourne, ed. by Andrew Brown-May & Shurlee Swain, 2005_
Comprehensive collection of articles on the history of Melbourne from various contributors. Updated by historical website.819 p. Hardback, black & white illus. melbourne history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Bundoora Park Estate Company, 1890-1894
Bundoora Park Estate Company Limited was one of the many land development speculative companies operating in the Greensborough area in the 1890s. 5 p. of transcripts of five newspaper articles bundoora park estate campany limited, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, News Limited, The Weekly Times September 7, 1994, 07/09/1994
Souvenir edition, published to mark the 125th anniversary of the first Weekly Times, published September 11, 1869.136 p., col. & black and white illus.newspapers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ian Henderson, Celebrating God's love together / compiled by Bryan Henderson, 1985-2013
Contains "This is your life" and articles from "Church Life" 1985-2013. In 1985 Glyn Norris, a member of the congregation began interviewing church members and publishing them in a publication titled "Church Life". These stories were compiled by Bryan Henderson into this book. The Living Faith Church is an amalgamation of the Greensborough Methodist Church and St David's Presbyterian Church. This became the United Church, then part of the Uniting Church in Australia. The Greensborough Regional Church of Christ joined in 2006 to form the Living Faith Church. The stories of many Greensborough families are included in this book.257 p., illus. Paperback. 2 copies.On title page: "Presented to Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson".greensborough methodist church, st davids presbyterian church, greensborough uniting church, living faith church, greensborough church of christ -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ian Henderson, Lemons, lace and apron strings: a family life / Florence Henderson, 2011_
Tells the life story of Florence Henderson (Hayes) nee Howard. The text is based on Florence's own writing and expanded by her family. The final text was approved by Florence prior to her death in 2010. A personal story of life in Melbourne during the 20th century.128 p., illus. (some col.). Paperback.Inscribed on title page "Presented to the Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson."florence howard, florence henderson, florence hayes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Michael Cannon, Historical Records of Victoria. Volume Three: The Early development of Melbourne, 1836-1839
Contains all official documents that could be located on important aspects of the founding of Melbourne during the years 1836 to 1839.670 p., black & white and col. illus.melbourne, melbourne history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Mannagum Press, Walter Withers: the forgotten manuscripts, 1987_
Letters and manuscripts by Fanny Withers, wife of Walter Withers, with other material.144 p., b & w and col. illus.walter withers, fanny withers, painters -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Scouts Bobs-for-jobs week, 19/09/1964
State fundraising week for Victorian Scouts 19th-26th September 1964, called 'bobs-for-jobs week'.1 p. Green ink on white paperscouts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Susie Cooper et al, The Happy Hermits and Diary of a trip to Evelyn, 1908o
The "Hermits" were a group of young men from Collingwood who had camping holidays at Evelyn (now Mount Evelyn) between 1908 and 1911. They took photographs, and were mentioned in a diary kept by two girls who spent their holidays in the area in 1911. The diary and photos were found in a collection belonging to Dorothy Higgs, a sister of one of the Hermits, following her death in 1978. Some of the photos and a facsimile of the diary form this publication.The photos and diary provides direct evidence of turn-of-the-century holiday and tourist activity32 p. black & white and colour illus.mount evelyn, tourism