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Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, Apollo Parkways Primary School AP5184, 2010_10
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This was created to thank Noel Withers for informing the students of some aspects of local history.Records the local history presentation by GHS President Noel Withers at Apollo Parkways Primary School in October 2010.A blue and gold outer side, with a hand written message inside in green ink.Message and 4 signatures in green ink and another signature in black ink.noel withers, greensborough historical society, apollo parkways primary school, presentations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home of Mr Coghill Greensborough, 1910c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Shows the home of Mr Coghill which was the former Mitchell house located between the railway line and the Plenty River and directly opposite the end of Jessop Street.This shows the type of dwelling the early settlers lived in, also what they had in their cottage gardens.A rectangular black and white photograph of 4 men and 1 woman in a garden outside a shingle hut with bee hives near them.shingle hut, cottage garden, bee hives, coghill, mitchell, 1910 -
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Manuscript, Late Thoughts! by June Roberts, 1958-1978
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This was prepared by June Roberts with assistance from Grace Cavill. Written in 1978 it includes details of Greensborough's Main Street from circa 1958-1978.Describes the locations of the Main Street traders in the 1950s. Also mentions the efforts needed to replace the Plenty River footbridge after it was washed away in a flood.A 3 page typed manuscript and a hand drawn plan of Greensborough shopping area based on the document.Sept 78 in blue biro on front page.main street shops, tom vickers, hume street, griffiths haberdashery, popes, flintoff street, plenty river bridge, stubleys hardware, stan ashleys menswear, hume street residences, rob willett, ashril theatre -
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Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History from 1920's, 1920o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Then article is about the sale of the Matthews family house in Nell Street Greensborough. This house was built on the Trist Greensborough Dairy land which extended from Nell Street to Vermont Parade and McDowell Street. The house was built in 1951 by Ken Matthews.An article from the Diamond Valley Leader 2010c with a multi coloured photograph.Some pencil notes at the bottom and a date in purple biro.greensborough dairy, matthews family, trist, nell street -
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Manuscript, Clarence Medhurst, Reflections of Clarence Medhurst, 1960c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This lists the family history and recollections of the Medhurst family in Greensborough. Clarence Medhurst born was born in 1883 and died, aged 84, in 1967. Medhursts were a pioneering family in Greensborough.A photocopy of a 7 page hand written manuscript by Clarence Medhurst. Blue biro words and pencil figures on front page.medhurst, family history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Eltham High School Classmates of 1951 to 1954 - El7805, 1951-1954
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This was made as a part of a reunion of former Eltham High School students held on 26th October 1997.It lists the names of all students at Eltham High school in the 1951 to 1954 period.A 1 page photocopied document.Some names underlined by black biro.eltham high school, students, reunion -
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Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Valley honours pioneer Selina Sutherland, 1908o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is about Selina Sutherland being added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.Selina Sutherland founded the Sutherland Homes for Orphaned and Neglected Children in 1908. However, she had been active in this work since 1888 and in 1894 had opened the Victorian Neglected Childrens' Aid Society.A brief newspaper article featuring a colour photograph.Nilselina sutherland, sutherland homes -
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Correspondence - Email messages, Foard family, 2010-2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An email chat about the Foard store in Greensborough.This store existed in the early Greensborough township and was demolished to allow car parking for the Safeway supermarket.A series of 3 emails mounted on an A4 backing sheet.Nilfoard store, safeway, a k lines, tennis courts, ester street -
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Genealogical chart, Chapman family [James Chapman/Susan Palmer], 1744o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A detailed list of members of the family of James Chapman and Susan Palmer. James Chapman was a pioneer of the Greensborough District.A 6 page group of family history charts. Complete text available at GHS.Niljames chapman, greensborough, cowlinge, lidgate, susan palmer -
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Genealogical chart, James Chapman/Susan Palmer, 1805o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This list is of James Chapman and Susan Palmers immediate family.This couple were pioneers of Greensborough.A double sided document listing a family tree.Niljames chapman, susan palmer, greensborough, cowlinge suffolk, susan haylock, henry splatt, george poulter, william poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Diamond Valley Sketchbook, 1973_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Diamond Valley Sketchbook, written by Brian McKinlay with drawings by Graham Hawley. Cover the area surrounding the Diamond Valley from Heidelberg to Mernda.A sketch book featuring landmarks around the Diamond Valley area in 1973. Many of these no longer exist.A 63 page hard back book with a map of the area covered by the book printed in blue in the inner covers. Three copies have a dust jacket printed in blue with title details, whilst the actual book cover lacks any detail. 4 copies.Some pencil markings in the inside cover.diamond valley, griffin house, rosehill, austin hospital, banyule house, trestle bridge eltham, shillinglaw cottage, montsalvat, old england hotel, eltham primary school, sweeney's cottage, pound bend tunnel, weller's pub, the eltham barrel, hassall's gallery, st katherine's chapel, yan yean reservoir, mernda hotel -
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Book, Barbara Ann Hall, A Desperate Set of Villains, 1796_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the 244 Irish convicts transported to New South Wales on the ship "Marquis Cornwallis" in 1796.This book is devoted to only Irish convicts as a separate group.A 288 page book with a multi coloured outer cover.Pencil notes on inside cover.irish convicts, marquis cornwallis, transportation -
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Book, The Third Fleet Convicts, 1791_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Lists all the convicts in the Third Fleet alphabetically and names the ships on which they were transported.It also gives information such as birth place, length of sentence and date of conviction.A 126 page hard cover book with coloured outer covers.Pencilled words on inner flyleaf.sydney cove, penal colony, transportation, convicts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, J. W. Payne, The Plenty: a centenary history of the Whittlesea shire, 1975_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This book was issued for the Centenary of the Whittlesea Shire and written by J.W.Payne.This records the history of the white settlement of Whittlesea Shire. In particular it has detail of the Plenty Valley corridor.234 pages, illus., hard cover, pale green dust cover. 2 CopiesCopy one has library stamps and some pencil markings.whittlesea shire, plenty river, janefield, bundoora, flour mills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Trains, Trials and Triumphs, 2006_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Issued for the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the parish of St Martin of Tours, Macleod/Rosanna.Records the first 50 years history of the Parish and the primary school of the same name. Details people associated with its origins and the priests who staffed the Parish.An 83 page book issued for the 50th Anniversary of The Parish of St Martin of Tours.Pencil words on inner flyleafprimary school, catholic, st martin of tours, rosanna, macleod -
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Photograph, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club. Second Eighteen. Premiers 1961 Diamond Valley League, 1961_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In 1961, the Greensborough Second 18 were premiers in the Diamond Valley Football League.This photograph is a record of the team - players and support staff - involved in the 1961 season.Group photograph of football team and support staff. Mounted on card with caption..Names of team and staff are printed on mount below photograph.greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, premiers, second eighteen, 1961 -
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Folder of documents, Flintoff - various documents, 1844_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records the Flintoff family's ownership of parcels of land in the Greensborough area. Includes a survey plan for acquisition of land for the aqueduct 1897.Various photocopies of title documents relating to land owned by the Flintoff family in Greensborough.Mainly handwritten documents dating from early 20th century.flintoff family, land titles, greensborough, aqueduct -
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Document collection, Copies of Poulter family documents, 1880o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records some land ownership, birth, deaths and marriages of the Poulter family of Greensborough. Dates from 1880s.Copies of documents, land titles and birth, death and marriage certificates.Mainly handwritten records.poulter family, land titles, greensborough -
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Photograph, Greensborough Premiership Team 1931, 1931_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Caption: Greensborough Premiership Team 1931. Front row (L-R) Lyal Clayton, Andy Ferrari, Percy Jurss, Les Collard, Fred King. 2nd row (L-R): Horrie Burkett, Jack Carlon, Joe Brownhill, Tony Crees, Bill McDowell, Bob Bennett, Les Iredale, Vin Broderick, Jeff Collard. 3rd row (L-R): Oliver Ely, Ted Godwill, Chas Aller, ?Nelson, Alf Purcell, Alan Partington, Wal Reid, Alan Splatt, Dave Barber. Back row: Bill Horn, Joe Stock, Rupert Jessop, Mr Holahahn, Norm Poulter, Dolf Purcell, Bill Mills.Records the team - players and support staff - of Greensborough's 1931 Premiership side.Team photograph mounted on board. Accompanied by typed caption.On mount: 'Allan Studios 318 Smith Street Collingwood'greensborough football club, diamond valley football association, premiers 1931 -
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Book, Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805, 1926-1978
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Published on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations 1978. Written by Max Balchin. Includes a brief history of each decade.A record of the early days of Etham High School.Black and white photographs, approx 60 pages. Green card cover with a drawing of Eltham High School. Includes loose page from the Jubilee Celebrations 1978.eltham high school, max balchin, jubilee celebrations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Bundoora Primary School Photographs, 1964-1975
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photographs from the 1960s and 1970s of students from Bundoora Primary School.Collected by the Fraser family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains copies of class photos from Bundoora primary school..Some photographs have a feint caption stapled to back.fraser family, bundoora primary school, bundoora state school -
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Book, Barrow Creek Books and Music, Down 'Borough by Kay Arthur, 1982_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This collection of stories by Kay Arthur is about 'ordinary' kids dealing with childhood. Written by local author.105 pages, line drawings by Gail Mathieson.kay arthur, authors, books, greensborough -
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Greeting Card, Bluestone House [corner Church Lane and Hailes Street], 1990s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A postcard showing an original bluestone cottage from Greensborough’s early days. The house was once owned by Richard Marsh and family. Original artwork by Maria Barbaro.This card is part of a series of well known Greensborough homes.A small greeting card featuring a painting of a bluestone house, corner of Church Lane and Hailes Street Greensborough. There is also an envelope included.Ink stamp on rear cover states "Original Artwork by Maria Barbaro" www.mariabarbaro.com greensborough houses, greeting cards, maria barbaro, hailes street, richard marsh, marsh family -
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Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. As told to Marilyn Smith 2011. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century suburb.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #716amos family, greensborough -
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Oral History, Medhurst-Ruston Families, 1823o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This oral history relates the history of the Medhurst and Ruston families in Greensborough. A story of the interconnections between families in pioneer Greensborough 2 x typed pages, 2 x handwritten pages on lined paper (manuscript)Handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history -
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Photographs, Linesmen 1950s, 1950c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph 1 shows 5 men (linesmen) on lunch break. (L-R) Stan Hassett, unknown, possibly Charlie Barnett, Jock Petrie, unknown. Photos 2 and 3 show the crew erecting power poles.These photos are significant as they show some Greensborough men at work, and the method of erecting power poles before heavy machinery was used.3 black and white photographs. Subject is electrical linesmen and the erection of electricity poles.sec, linesmen, power poles, state electricity commission, stan hassett, charlie barnett, jock petrie -
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Newspaper clipping, Death notice for John Stafford, 1967_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Mr Stafford was the grandfather of Shirley Fraser (Black). This notice shows some family connections of the Black family.Single column death notice, mounted on yellow card.Written above date "1967".john stafford, shirley fraser, black family -
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Genealogical Document, McDowell: assisted British Immigration 1839-1871, 1839-1871
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The results of a search for passengers with the surname McDowell who came to Australia as assisted British immigrants.One page print out of assisted British immigrants with the surname McDowell.mcdowell, assisted british immigrants -
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Genealogical Document, Family records: various sources, 06/02/1854o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Family details collected and transcribed from various sources: rolls, directories, insolvency lists, etc. Families include: Mayger, Lecky, Britnell, Garthwaite, Green, Beale, Coulstock, Sherwin, Batey, Cobham, Partington, Catchpole, Whatmough. Item 365 contains transcript of land ownership in Greensborough area 1840-1906.One page of details transcribed from various rolls and directories. Also Item 365 Land ownership 1840-1906.Land ownership notes are hand written.greensborough, mayger, lecky, britnell, garthwaite, green, beale, coulstock, sherwin, batey, cobham, partington, catchpole, whatmough. -
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Magazine, Shire of Diamond Valley, Valley Views. October1991. October/November 1994, 1991_10
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Valley Views was the newsletter of the Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. 1994 edition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Shire of Diamond Valley, in the final year before the Victorian state government amalgamated local government areas.Two editions of Valley Views. 1991 edition is 8 pages in broadsheet format (40 x 29cm), black and white illustrations. 1994 edition is 12 pages, colour illustrations, A4 (30 x 21 cm).shire of diamond valley, greensborough, valley views, diamond valley