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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley News, New Post Office for Bundoora 1973, 28/08/1973
Original news clipping of the opening of Bundoora Post Office in 1973. Gives a brief history of the postal service in Bundoora, first opened in 1863. See also official program for the 1973 opening, Item 561.Original news clipping. Text with black and white image.bundoora post office, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
School badge, Macleod High School, Prefect's pocket and badge, Macleod High School, 1960-1970
Macleod High School Prefect's badge and pocket from Rosemary Isaacs (nee Davies). Embroidered pockets were sewn onto school uniform as a sign of student seniority and responsibilityA personal memento of responsibility at school.Green woolen pocket with stitched school crest and motto. Badge with school crest and motto, enamel on metal."Prefect" on each item.macleod high school, rosemary isaacs, rosemary davies, prefects badge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Receipts, Transactions with Greensborough Traders 1970s, 1970-1980
Receipts for household items, dated 1970-1980. Stores were in Main or Grimshaw Streets Greensborough.These are significant as they show the costs of goods in the 1970s. The stores pre-date the Greensborough Plaza shopping centre.Collection of 6 sales receipts. Printed and handwritten paper.Handwritten details of purchases and costs.main street greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough, helen bryant -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home of Bill and Dot Splatt, 1945c
From accompanying typed caption: "Home of Bill and Dot Splatt. Purchased approx 1915-1918 and stayed in the family until mid 1950s. 37 Grimshaw Street Greensborough - site of Methodist Church."This home was demolished for the site of the 'new' Greensborough Methodist Church. Copy of Black and white photograph. Copy 2 printed Item 1054.Caption is typed.methodist church greensborough, grimshaw street, splatt family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Website, Heidelberg Golf Club, Heritage matters: items and snippets from the archives of Heidelberg Golf Club. No 2 April 2016, 2016_04
No. 2 April 2016 features article on Donald Foster Walker, professional at the club, who enlisted in the RAAF and was killed 8 April 1943.5 page printed from website, black and white text and images.heidelberg golf club, donald foster walker -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Text Publishing, The Birth of Melbourne, 1835o
Anthology of items relating to the establishment of Melbourne.392 p., black & white and col. illus. 2 copies.melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Party boost for the Toy Library, 13/01/2016
Diamond Valley Toy Library added an array of extra items to its inventory following a Telstra Kids Fund Grant. Three new party packs and dozens of toys were purchased.News clipping, black text.diamond valley toy library, telstra kids fund -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Heidelberg 1937, 1937_04
1937 booklet to commemorate the official opening of the City of Heidelberg Civic Centre - Town Hall and Municipal Offices.A snapshot of the Heidelberg area in 1937, includes photos of local homes and civic amenities. 36 pages plus cover, black and white illustrations. Cover has illustration of Heidelberg Town Hall in Ivanhoe. Original item. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Glimpses of the Past, 18/03/1986
The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2 of Item 177.Some minor biro marks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Australia's Heritage. Part 20, 1970_
This weekly magazine is a history of Australia from European settlement. 24 pages per issue. Illustrations (some colour). 16 issues bound into one binder. Total 112 issues in 7 binders. 3 individual issues (part 16: item 706,part 20: item 704 and part 21: item 705).Individual issues stamped "Vertical File" (source unknown) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Australia's Heritage. Part 21, 1970_
This weekly magazine is a history of Australia from European settlement. 24 pages per issue. Illustrations (some colour). 16 issues bound into one binder. Total 112 issues in 7 binders. 3 individual issues (part 16: item 706,part 20: item 704 and part 21: item 705).Individual issues stamped "Vertical File" (source unknown) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Clothing Accessories, Cufflinks, 1960s
Cufflinks are used to secure shirt cuffs and may also be an item of jewellery for men. These cufflinks are circular brass with an inlay of cream 'pearl'.Pair of cufflinks with 'pearl' inlay and brass back.cufflinks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Greensborough RSL, Greensborough RSL Remembrance Day Service 2015, 11/11/2015
This booklet was produced as an order of service for the 2015 Remembrance Day Service conducted by Reverend Barry Green on behalf of the Greensborough Sub-branch of the RSL. It is accompanied by a short report by Rosie Bray and a poppy sold as a fundraiser.8 pages, Black text on white paper. Accompanying items - Report by R.Bray and poppy.remembrance day 2015, greensborough rsl, barry green -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report and photographs, Remembrance Day Time Capsule 2015, 11/11/2015
Short report and photographs of the placing of a Time Capsule at War Memorial Park Greensborough on Remembrance Day, 11 November 2015. Banyule Council was responsible for laying the time capsule and Mayor Craig Langdon officiated at the ceremony, assisted by Councillors Mark di Pasquale and Steven Briffa. The items in the capsule ranged in years from 1915 to 2015, the capsule is to be reopened in 25 yearsTime capsule was laid as part of the ANZAC Centennial commemorations.Collection of 5 colour photographs and a written report.greensborough war memorial park, craig langdon, remembrance day 2015 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, Centenary Port, 1889-1989: to commemorate the uniting of Freemasonry in Victoria, 1889-1989
Commemorative Port bottle produced to commemorate the uniting of Freemasonry in Victoria 1889-1989Commemorative item.Empty pottery bottle, blue glaze with gold writing. 750ml capacity.freemasons, all saints winery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Overlay/comparison Map for 1868 Greensborough-Bundoora Geological Map area, 1868_
This map is a comparison to the map at Item 2518, questioning the location of "Sugar Loaf". Annotation by GHS member Ian Bryant.Map copied from Google maps.Annotation on map.sugarloaf hill, bundoora, greensborough - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Memorial Card Company, Frances Goodyear Hooper [bereavement card], 14/04/1898
Part of a collection of items copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This bereavement card commemorates the life of Frances Goodyear Hooper (Fan) who died of burns aged 6 years. Digital copy of bereavement card.shirley fraser, frances goodyear hooper -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool Construction 1976. Groundwork begins, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the commencement of groundwork for the pool, with construction vehicles on the land in front of the library.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool Construction 1976. First digging, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the commencement of groundwork for the pool, with construction vehicles on the land in front of the library.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool Construction 1976. Ground work - the deep end 1, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows groundwork for the pool, with the deep end of the pool in view.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early work on the pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "Watsonia High Swimming Pool 12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Reinforcing the walls and floor, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early reinforcement of the pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "Watsonia High Swimming Pool 12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool Construction 1976. Ground work - the deep end 2, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows groundwork for the pool, with the deep end of the pool in view.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Rebar in place 1, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early reinforcement of the pool, with rebar in place.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "Watsonia High Swimming Pool 12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Rebar in place 2, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early reinforcement of the pool, with rebar in place.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "Watsonia High Swimming Pool 12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Rebar in place 3, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early reinforcement of the pool, with rebar in place.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Spraying concrete 1, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows spraying concrete onto the pool floor.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Spraying concrete 2, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows spraying concrete onto the pool floor.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Concrete complete, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the completed concrete of the pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School Pool, Construction 1976. Spraying concrete 3, 12/12/1976
The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows spraying concrete onto the pool floor.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school