A grieving Greensborough woman is calling for improved support services for returned servicemen and woman after her ex-partner committed suicide.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough, returned servicemen and women, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsd, jesse bird, connie boglis

A coward punch killer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of teen footballer Patrick CroninNews article 1 page, black text.patrick cronin, footballer, coward punch, diamond creek, lower plenty football club, cronin family

An autism research centre at La Trobe University developed an app to detect whether children might be on the autism spectrum.News clipping, black text and colour imageautism, la trobe university

Westpac Bank Grant received by "Book for all" in Briar Hill has allowed it to offer pre-employment training to volunteers. Westpac Bank is located at 78 Shop 1 Main Street Greensborough.News clipping, black text briar hill, boots for all

Auction board at "Blackjack", Hume Street Greensborough, formerly the home of the Roberts family.Digital copy of colour photographjune roberts, roberts family, blackjack, hume street greensborough

Digital image of "Watsonia" weekly train tickets, 1982-1983Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital image of train ticket. White colour and black text.train tickets, watsonia station

Glenelg Shire Council RecordsPhotographic Montage of handing over of Portland section of Great South West Walk, to the Department Conservation, Forests and Lands.Front: Bottom Right: Sticker, typed Handing over to Depatment,Conservation, Forests and Lands following inaugurul walk on City of Portland Section of the Great South West Walk. (now a complete circuit) Signature in pen Grahame McDonald 13th April 1986.

Relates the history of St Katherine's Church and the Beale family of St Helena.The Beales were amongst the earliest pioneers in the Greensborough area.Newspaper article on Rev Jock Ryan and St Katherine's Anglican Church in St Helena.st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, jock ryan

A group of 4 photographs taken in 1994 and an early photograph of the same building for comparison.Happy Hollow farm was located on the Plenty River about 4 km upstream for the Greensborough township. It was originally built in the late 1840's and was rented by the Whatmough family at one time. It is now lost as it was taken over by Parks Victoria, left derelict and burnt down by vandals in the early 2000's.A group of photocopied photographs on A4 size paper. There is a black and wihte copy as well as a colour copy of 4 photographs with transcriptions on the rear of the sheet. The other sheet shows the building in the mid 1800's.Details on the reverse of 2 sheets about the photographs on the obverse.happy hollow farm, bell family, plenty river, whatmough

Alfred Richardson was charged, in company with James Barry, of having stolen gold bearing quartz from the Golden Pyke mine, Bendigo, in November 1901. He had many previous minor convictions for drunkenness, assault, no visible means, etc.Prison record for Albert Richardson, prisoner registered number 28563, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, alfred richardson, golden pyke company, larceny, drunk, assault

May Foster had many charges over a long period, mainly for passing valueless cheques. She was also know as Caroline RadfordPrison record for May Foster, prisoner registered number 6913, giving details of the prisoner, her crimes and the dates and places of her trials.female prisoner, english speaking prisoner, may foster, caroline radford, false representations, uttering

This piece of newspaper had been used as wallpaper lining. The Weekly Times was first published on September 11, 1869, by a group of Melbourne businessmen who owned the now-defunct Daily Telegraph, with the stated aim to be a “journal of literature, sport, agriculture, science and politics”. It is Australia’s oldest rural newspaper, and is known far and wide as the Bible of the Bush. (ref Weekly Times web-site)This is a useful research tool.A section of newspaper from the Weekly Times of 1884. there is also a photocopy of the item.newspaper weekly-times

This photograph shows Mr Alex McDonald, the head of the Education Department, opening the new extensions at the 1962 Golden Jubilee of the Orbost High School.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its historyA black / white photograph of a man standing behind a lectern on a stage delivering a speech. There are other seated behind him.on back - " Mr Alex McDonald, head of Education Depet. Orbost H.S. Jubilee, 1962"

This photograph shows the audience standing as the officials leave the stage after the speeches at the Orbost High School's Golden Jubilee celebrations in 1962.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. A black / white photograph of a crowd of people standing as the speakers leave the stage at the Golden Jubilee of Orbost High School.

This photograph was taken at the Golden Jubilee of Orbost High School in 1962.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its historyA black / white photograph of uniformed students and others sitting in front of the Orbost High School.on back - "Orbost H.S. Golden Jubilee 1962"orbost-high-school-jubilee

This photograph shows members of the first Orbost Agricultural Show committee.. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall) This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A sepia photograph of eleven men, wearing suits and waistcoats, standing on a vacant block of land. In the background are houses among tress. The photograph is mounted on grey card - rectangular with rounded corners.on back -"Toby Nixon" on front - "First Show 13th March 1892"orbost-agricultural-society annual-show-orbost agriculture-orbost

Marysville Progress Association-Annual Balance Sheet-13th December 1954.Marysville Progress Association-Annual Balance Sheet-13th December 1954. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. James Wallace/ Treasurermarysville, victoria, marysville tourist & progress association, marysville and district tourist and progress association, annual balance sheet

The Haddon Parish Plan shows crown parcels government roads, Crown Reserves, Railway. Scale 40 chains to 1" (1:31, 680) WGS 84 Centroid Lat: 37 degrees 34' 00" S Long: 148 degrees 40' 20" E N.S. 9.3km E.W.: 16.1kmhaddon, grenville, cardigan, water supply reserve, nentingbook pre-emptive right, a. mclachlan, lake burrumbeet, e.a. wynne, p. russell, b. hepburn, benjamin hepburn, nentingbool, t.c. wilson, j. amoy, william collard smith, james roach, j. mitchell

Postcard written by Frank Wright to a friend, W. Snelling in London. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A small section of the city and water can be seen beneath the arched span of the bridge.Written in white on front - 660.B, Harbour Bridge, Sydney., Height-Top arch - 437 ft.,Width 159 ft. 11 3/4 in., Footways 10 ft. ea., Roadway 57 ft., Four Electric Rail Tracks., Length of span 1650 ft. Handwritten on back - Message to W. Snelling in London from Frank Wrightfrank wright, cornet, conductor, sydney harbour bridge

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first technical school in Australasia.Vellum certificate with red seal of the Ballarat School of Mines, glued onto strawboard. The certificate is made out to Hubert R.W. Murphy for Assaying and Metallurgy. It is signed by Hubert Murphy, frederick martell and Andrew Anderson.ballarat school of mines, murphy, mining alumni, hubert murphy, andrew anderson, frederick martell, assaying, assayer, metallurgy