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Greensborough Historical Society
Badge, Parliament of Victoria, Celebrate 150 years: Parliament of Victoria, 2006
Small badge issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Parliament of Victoria in 2006.Small enameled badge with butterfly clip on back, presented on card.badges, victoria - parliament, victoria - politics and government -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Rochelle Jackson, From goldrush days to the digital era: 150 years at the State Library of Victoria, by Rochelle Jackson, 2004_03
Brief history of the State Library of Victoria since its establishment as the Melbourne Public Library in 1856. Details the expansion of the site, its buildings and services.3 p, black and white text and photographsstate library of victoria, melbourne - history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Genealogical Society of Victoria, 150 years at the 'G': a short history of the MCG, 2003_09
The Melbourne Cricket Ground at its present site became the home of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1853. This venue has been used for Australian Rules, Olympic events in 1956 and and other sporting and public events as well as cricket, owing to the capacity of the ground to hold in excess of 100,000 spectators. Includes a timeline of some events at the MCG.3 p. text and photographsmelbourne cricket ground, mcg, melbourne - history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Making tracks - celebrating 150 years of the Victorian railways 1854 - 2004, 2004_09
Brief comments on the development of railways in Victoria since their establishment in 1854, on the occasion of a travelling exhibition organised by the Royal HIstorical Society of Victoria2 p text with black and white photographsvictorian railways, public transport victoria, trains -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nicholas Martin, Dysons - moving with the times: the first 50 years of L. C' Dyson's Bus Services Pty Ltd, 2002
112 p., black and white photographs, with gold dust jacketnon-fictiondyson's bus services pty ltd, public transport victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Leaflet, Watsonia Uniting Church, Forty years on! Watsonia Uniting Church, 09/02/1997
40th birthday of the Watsonia Uniting Church: invitation to past and present congregation members, celebrations on February 9 and 16 19971p. black print on pink paperwatsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Article, Watsonia Uniting Church, Macleod Watsonia Uniting Church fifty years in Watsonia, 17/06/2007
Brief history of the Watsonia Uniting Church , 1957 to 20072 p., printed both sides, colour photographwatsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Cheryl Scott, Osborne House - celebrating 150 years - 1858-2008, 2008c
Originally built as a squatter's mansion in North Geelong 1858, Osborne House is currently owned by Geelong City Council and is used for community purposes. This is a history of the house and its various uses.79 p. paperback printed in black, illus.geeelong, osborne house -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Anzac Day 2003; and, Watsonia RSL Sub Branch is 50 years old, 2003
2 news articles from Watsonia's Whisper 2003. Instructions for meeting for the Anzac Day March in April and the Watsonia RSL Sub Branch celebrated its 50th anniversary in December. Rosie Bray was a reporter for Watsonia's Whisper.News clipping, black and white text and colour image.anzac day 2003, watsonia rsl, watsonia's whisper, rosie bray -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, R. H. Dana, Two Years Before the Mast, 1904
non-fictionkeith oliver, donation -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, D. K. Rickard, Australia’s Navy: The First 100 Years . A 365 Day Almanac of Notable Events, 2005
non-fictionalmanac, australian navy, royal australian navy, ran -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, A. Donaldson, Fifty Years Too Soon, 1948
non-fictionkeith oliver, donation -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Swire, One Hundred and Fifty Years in Australia, 2005
A history of the company since their establishment in Melbourne in 1855 which, in particular, gives a vivid picture of John Samuel Swire's energy in laying the foundations for prosperity in Melbourne in the Victorian era.non-fictionA history of the company since their establishment in Melbourne in 1855 which, in particular, gives a vivid picture of John Samuel Swire's energy in laying the foundations for prosperity in Melbourne in the Victorian era. swire, shipping companies, john swire -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Arthur Gordon, The Years of Peril, 1993
non-fictionkeith oliver, donation -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Sir James Bisset, Tramps and Ladies, My Early Years in Steamers by Sir James Bisset, 1959
315 pages, black and white photographs, dust jacket with book cover.non-fictionjames bisset, ww2, howard timbury, first fleet fellowship victoria, interest group -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Sir James Bisset, Sail Ho! My Early Years, 1958
288 pages, black and white photographs, no dust jacket but with book cover.non-fictionjames bisset, ww2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, First Years at Port Phillip: by Robert Douglass Boys, 1935_
A history of the discovery of Australia with emphasis on the settlement of Victoria or 'Australia Felix' from the Henty Brothers in Portland in 1834 to the proclamation of the Town Coucil of Melbourne in 1842Chronology of the development of white settlement in VictoriaHard cover, green binding., title in black text on front cover. 158 pages. A chronology of Victoria from 1834 to 1842. Includes newspaper articles relating to the book pasted in front end paper.Inscribed on fly-leaf by author "To A R Kenyon with kind regards R D Boys August 8,1935."victoria-history henty-brothers portland australia-felix melbourne-history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Para Printing Pty Ltd, Our first 50 years: 1955-2005. St Mary's Parish Greensborough, 1955-2005
A history of St Mary's Parish Greensborough compiled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Parish 1955-2005.History of this Parish and those who have contributed to its development.74 pages, colour illustrations, maps. Soft cover with photograph of interior of church.Inside cover in pencil 'Bonnie Dickson', a contributor to the publication.st marys catholic church, greensborough, churches -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflets and photographs, Greensborough Primary School: 140 years anniversary, August 18, 2018 [Gr2062], 18/08/2018
Photographs and program of events for the 140th anniversary celebration (on 18/08/2018) of the establishment of Greensborough Primary School. Photographs by Rosie Bray. 3 col. pages, 1 black & white page, 17 col. photographsgreensborough primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, 40 years young: Greensborough Plaza, 14/11/2018
If you need more reasons to indulge in some retail therapy then Greensborough Plaza has 40 of them. Celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the opening of Greensborough Plaza. Front page, black text and colour images.greensborough plaza, 40th birthday -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, 40 years young: Greensborough Plaza, 14/11/2018
Includes 2 p. of captioned photographs illustrating development of the Greensborough Plaza shopping centre4 p. supplement in colourgreensborough plaza -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Black Saturday: 10 years on, 06/02/2019
With Victoria about to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the worst disaster in the state's history, the former emergency services chief is urging people to come together.News article 1 page, black text.black saturday fires, bushfires, craig lapsley, kinglake -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper supplement, Herald Sun, 100 years of footy, 06/05/1996
Published as 6 supplements to the Herald Sun in 1996, each has a different focus: Memorable moments, The big grabs, The tough men, Glamor and the glory, Changing the game, and, The medal winners.Six 16-page supplements to the Herald Sun. Black and white text with some colour images.australian rules football -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Primary School 140 years, by Atis Lejins, 04/08/2018
Atis Lejins recalls his childhood living in Greensborough, including his time at Greensborough Primary School. This takes the form of a letter to the students of Greensborough Primary School on the occasion of the school's 140th Anniversary in 2018.3 pages typescriptgreensborough primary school, lejins family, atis lejins -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Boys from 7 to 13 years: join a great club! Rosanna Soccer Club Juniors, 1989_
1989 advertisement for the Rosanna Soccer Club Juniors.Leaflet printed in brown, single-sided.rosanna soccer club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Medallion, Royal Australian Mint, 100 years of Anzac: WW1 1914-1918, 1914-2014
Legacy medallion issued to commemorate the centenary of World War I.Silver-coloured metal medallion encased in printed cardboardworld war 1, anzac centenary, legacy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Atis Lejins, Greensborough Primary School 140 years, by Atis Lejins, 2018_08
Former resident of Greensborough, Lejins wrote to the pupils of Greensborough Primary on the occasion of the school's 140th anniversary.2 p. typescriptgreensborough primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Greswell Park - Boom years also brought problems, 1987, 16/06/1987
Written in 1987, this article discusses urban sprawl and its effect on agricultural and bushland areas. The photograph is of Greswell Forest, an area under threat.Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black text and image.urban sprawl, greswell forest -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, 53 years of carols involvement; and, Tom remembers our history well, 31/10/1989
Articles on Tom Vickers' involvement with the Diamond Valley annual family carols, and in the second article, his memories of Watsonia and Greensborough. Includes other information from "Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray".Two newspaper clippings, one with photograph of Tom Vickers. Black text and photo.vickers family, tom vickers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Club tees to another five years, 12/06/2018
Strathallan Golf Club has holed out on the 18th, securing a five year lease for its golf course just months before it would have been kicked off the land.News article 1 page, black text.strathallan golf club, latrobe university