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Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM + list, The Partington Family, by Faye Fort, 1840o
Faye Fort has written 52 stories about the Partingtons and other local families, places and events in the Greensborough area. One CD-ROM plus printed list of contents of the disk, in envelope."Disk contains transcribed document of originals [handwritten], PDFs and scanned images of pages"greensborough, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, The Davey story: a collection of memories of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm Greensborough, by Sylvia Tupper, 1913-2013
The Davey family came to live in Greensborough in 1913. This CD contains stories collected and published by Sylvia Tupper.CD-ROM in envelopedavey family, sylvia tupper -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Anzac Centenary; Victoria remembers, 1915
Booklets entitled: World War One history: Victoria's story; Victoria's World War One legacy: recipients of the Victoria Cross; Community Resource guide. Medal is a replica of the Children's peace Medal distributed in 1915 to Australian children aged 16 and under.Folder containing 3 booklets and 1 replica medal. With covering letter from the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrewsworld war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, National Library of Australia, You can't forget things like that, 2010_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A selection of stories from ...A selection of stories from the National Library of Australia's oral history project: Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants.Collected oral histories.Paperback book, 54 pages, illus. (some col.).oral history, national library of australia, forgotten australians and former child migrants -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder (article and photographs), Greensborough Pool in the Plenty River / compiled by Marilyn Smith, 1937o
Society member Marilyn Smith has compiled a collection of historic articles from local newspapers, historic and modern photographs of the swimming pool in the Plenty River Greensborough, opened in 1937. The Pool is still visible from the Main Street bridge and present day photographs are also included. A short story by Gary Partington tells of his memories of the Plenty River as he was growing up.An historical view of the Greensborough pool in the Plenty River.Folder with pink plastic cover. 12 pages of text and photographs.plenty river, greensborough swimming pool, marilyn smith, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ken Fin Books, The history of Australian True Crime / by Nigel Cawthorne, 2010_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A collection of stories about ...A collection of stories about Australian criminals, from the sub-title "true life stories of greed, obsession, drugs and murder".208 p., illus.crime and criminals, nigel cawthorne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hill of Content Publishing, Defence counsel: cases in the career of Philip Opas QC / by Patrick Tennison, 1975_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The story of the career of Queens ...The story of the career of Queens Counsel Philip Opas whose cases include the defence of Ronald Ryan.170 p. Paperback.philip opas, ronald ryan, patrick tennison -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Eltham-Montmorency Uniting Church, Eltham inhabitants: for most, the serious part: Church in community 1850-2000 / by Kenneth Eric Eckersall, 1850-2000
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This book tells the story ...This book tells the story of the Eltham Uniting Church from 1850-2000 and its place in the Eltham community.175 p., illus. Paperback.eltham-montmorency uniting church, eltham uniting church, kenneth eric eckersall, eltham methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hachette Australia, Cold blooded murder / edited by Malcolm Brown, 2008_
This book tells the true stories of "crimes that rocked Australia", mainly murders.287 p., illus. Paperback.crime and criminals, murder, malcolm brown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Penguin Books, Recollections of a Victorian Police Officer / by John Sadleir, 1973_
This book tells the inside story of a high-ranking police officer in the Victorian police and includes tales of the Western District, the Kelly Gang and metropolitan Melbourne.312 p., illus. Paperback.victoria police, john sadleir -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Viking Books, Crime scene / by Esther McKay, 2005_
The author, Esther McKay served in the NSW Police Force as a forensic investigator. These are true stories from her experiences.305 p. Paperback.new south wales police, esther mckay, forensic science -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, New Holland Publishing (Australia), Australian bushrangers / by Robert Coupe, 1998_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This book tells the stories ...This book tells the stories of Australian bushrangers from early colonial days to the Kelly Gang in 1880.195 p., illus., maps. Paperback.bushrangers, robert coupe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Eddie Smith at Sutherland Homes, 1956c
Black and white photograph or Eddie (Edmond) Smith at Sutherland Homes in Diamond Creek. Eddie's story can be read in "The Silver Poplar".Black and white digital photographedmond smith, sutherland homes for children -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Jobless veteran lands work opportunities, 13/04/2016
Follow up to previous article on Vietnam veteran Kevin Dudman reports that he received several job offers after publication of his story. Previous article is item #2846.News clipping, black text, colour image.kevin dudman, montmorency, vietnam veterans -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Gibson, Plenty Gorge Park dig May 2015, 23/05/2015
Account of a dig carried out by Heritage Victoria at the site of the Thomas flour mill, a three-story building with a small cottage built in 1855, which ceased operation in 1863. Article written by GHS member John Gibson.5 p., black text and photographsmoses thomas, flour mill, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, The Margaret Dripps (Louws) story, by Rosie Bray, 1933o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Story of Margaret Ruth Louws nee ...Story of Margaret Ruth Louws nee Dripps, long-time Greensborough resident of William Street.4 p., text and col. photographs, with four photographic prints (10x15cm)margaret dripps, margaret louws, william street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Alexander John McDonald's Great War / John Gibson, 14/09/1914o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Story of Alexander John McDonald's ...Story of Alexander John McDonald's war service with the 8th Light Horse AIF at Gallipoli 1914-1916.Black and white text and photographsalexander john mcdonald, gallipoli, australian imperial force -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ballarat Heritage Services, Eureka reminiscences / Ballarat Heritage Services, 1998_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Stories from the Eureka Stockade ...Stories from the Eureka Stockade84p., illus.victoria history, gold miners, eureka stockade -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hachette, The Vietnam years: from the jungle to the Australian suburbs / Michael Caulfield, 2009_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The story of Australia's role ...The story of Australia's role in the Vietnam War and the lives of soldiers and their families on return to Australia.503p., illus., map.vietnam war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Penguin Books, Soldier boy: the true story of Jim Martin, the youngest ANZAC / Anthony Hill, 2001_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The story of Jim Martin ...The story of Jim Martin, the youngest ANZAC during World War 1.173p., illus.world war 1, anzac legend, jim martin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Transworld Publishers, Gallipoli: untold stories from war correspondent Charles Bean and frontline Anzacs by Jonathan King and Michael Bowers, 2005_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Stories from C. E. W. Bean ...Stories from C. E. W. Bean and photographs from Phillip Schuter.324p., illus., maps.world war 1, anzac legend, c e w bean, phillip schuter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Scouting runs in the Parr family, 1990c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The story is about a brother ...The story is about a brother and sister who have each been invested as Queen's Scouts.The Parr family were residents of Watsonia when this award was archived.A photocopy of a newspaper article on a scouting family.Biro writings above and below the article.scouting, watsonia venturers, queens scout, parr family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Lansdowne Press, Gendarme the Police Horse: by John Richardson, photographs by Ian Brown, 1971_
This children's book tells the story of 'Gendarme' a much loved Melbourne police horse during the 1970s.The connection to Greensborough is through Trevor Partington who owned this book. Trevor was a mounted policemen.32 pages, hard cover. black and white illustrations.Inside front cover: "This book belonged to Trevor Partington who worked with Victoria Police as a mounted policeman. Alex Tassell (Gendarme's trainer) was Trevor’s boss. - Faye Fort (nee Partington) 2013." gendarme (police horse), alex tassell, trevor partington, victoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Religion high on the hog, 08/08/2012
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A story about Dave Fuller the All ...A story about Dave Fuller the All Saints Anglican minister at Greensborough in 2012 who is a Life Member of the God's Squad Motorcycle Club.All Saints Anglican church has been in Greensborough since the mid 1800's.A newspaper clipping with a colour photograph.Biro written datedavid fuller, all saints anglican church, god's squad motorcycle club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. 20th Birthday Celebrations, 24/11/2012
This folder was created to record the 20th anniversary of the founding of Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc.Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. was created to assist local people in financial hardship by donating food parcels to them. The organisation was founded by the Greensborough Citizens Advice Bureau.A folder enclosing a 6 page story on Diamond Valley Foodshare Inc. and 6 colour photographs.Each photograph has the names of the people in them listed on the back.diamond valley foodshare inc, greensborough citizens advice bureau -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, E.H.(Mick) Evans: VX10125, 1939o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This story was written by June Hall ...This story was written by June Hall, daughter of Mick Evans, information taken from tapes recorded before his death.First published on GHS website.2 typed pagesmick evans, june hall, tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Briar Hill School Golden Jubilee, 1927-1977
This 'magazine' was published to commemorate the 50th anniversary (Jubilee) of Briar Hill Primary School. It includes stories written by students in 1977 and reminiscences of past students.A snapshot of the first 50 years of Briar Hill Primary School. 144 pages, black and white photos and hand drawn images.briar hill primary school, golden jubilee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Relatively simple, or, a Tale of two brothers, my ancestors: by Brian Poulter, 1881o
This oral history tells the story of two brothers, Giles John Poulter and William Haylock Poulter. It relates the story of their marriages to Mary Dalrymple and Mary Alice Dalrymple.Shows some of the relationships within the Poulter family.One page of text.poulter, dalrymple, giles john poulter, william haylock poulter, brian poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, The Partington Family by Faye Fort, 2012
In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, Wyn (Leed) Partington 1909-2002: by Faye Fort, 2012
Faye Fort recounts the family history of her mother Wyn Leed and stories of Wyn's life as a Partington.Details life as a farm wife in mid-20th century Greensborough.2 typed pages of text, includes handwritten manuscript by authorwyn leed, wyn partington, faye fort, partington, willis vale