Reminiscences of post-war life in Beattie Street Montmorency, by Dot Jewell as told to June Hall.2p., typescriptmontmorency, dot jewell

A new book "Do You Recall?" reveals the unusual history of parts of Watsonia where "hill-billies" sat on their porches surveying an area known as Grace Park with only cattle, rabbits and kangaroos for company. The book is available from the Greensborough Historical Society. News article 1 page, black text and colour image.grace park, greensborough historical society, do you recall

General history of World War 1Hardcover book, 128 p., black & white photographsworld war 1

History of Bundoora Homestead, from its initial use by John Matthew Vincent Smith as a horse and cattle stud, and later as a convalescent farm and repatriation hospital until its ownership by Darebin City Council and restoration.10 p. pamphlet, col. & black & white photographs and plansbundoora homestead

Looking back at how Diamond Creek evolved.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.diamond creek, community centre, clarrie stone

The heroic actions of two Aboriginal men have been carved into history courtesy of Watsonia sculptor Darien Pullen.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.watsonia, aboriginal, murrumbidgee river flood, darien pullen

A history of Aboriginal cultural institutions in colonial Victoria, in this book the interaction between Wurundjeri people and government officials and settlers at the confluence of the Merri Creek and Yarra River.Paperback book, 90 p. black & white illusmerri creek, aborigines victoria

Sub-titled "The untold story of how the Black Hats destroyed Coranderrk, this is an account of the history of Coranderrk and the resistance to its closure by Wurundjeri elder, William Barak.Paperback book, 366 pages, black and white photographs.Signed by the authorwilliam barak, coranderrk, wurundjeri, victoria history, mick woiwod

14 promotional calendars, published between 1972 and 1999 by the National Australia Bank. Each issue is illustrated with historical images of Australia. [Missing 1980, 1982-87, 1989-1998]Incomplete set of 10 promotional calendars, spiral bound. Colour images.national australia bank, calendars, australia - history

A short history of the Diamond Valley Multiple Birth Association on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary Dinner, includes menu and program.The Diamond Valley Multiple Births Association was a self-help group for parents of multiple births.15 pages, blue text. Digital copy.diamond valley multiple birth association

A short history of the Diamond Valley Multiple Birth Association including hints and guidelines for parents of multiple births. Covers the time from birth to 18 months. The group was also known as the Diamond Valley Parents of Twins Plus Club Inc.The Diamond Valley Multiple Births Association was a self-help group for parents of multiple births.46 pages, blue text and line drawings. Digital copy.diamond valley multiple birth association

In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club celebrated its long history with a Hall of Fame ceremony. This group of files includes interviews, citations for Hall of Fame inductees, newspaper clippings and photographs. The files were compiled by Bruce McDowell.I x USB Flash Drive"Norman G Clark"greensborough football club, hall of fame

A short history of the Mill Park area from its initial sale in 1838 as Portions 19 and 20, Parish of Keelbundora.4 p. typescriptmill park

Articles on natural history submitted by a young Christopher Bell of Happy Hollow to the Weekly Times.3 p. photocopy transcripts of newspaper articleshappy hollow farm, christopher bell

Information about Robert William Whatmough b. 1815 in Heywood, England and his son Robert Emmett Whatmough b. 1842 in Greensborough, d. 1924, who leased the site of Happy Hollow in 1892.1 p. typescript, 1 black and white photograph Notes on Whatmough family handwritten on bottom of page.whatmough family, happy hollow farm

"Grandview" was the name of Mrs Drakeford's Boarding House in Greenhill Road Greensborough. This photograph shows the house in 2016. Includes notes on the history of the house.Digital copy of colour photograph and notes.grandview, drakeford family, greenhill road, greenhills

Yarra Plenty Regional Library local and family history librarian Liz Pidgeon discusses the 2016 exhibition "Writing the War" at Eltham Library.News clipping, black text and colour image.liz pidgeon, yarra plenty regional library, world war 1

The original Rose Chapel was erected in 1866 by Major Anthony Beale in memory of his wife Katherine Rose Beale; later renovated and handed over to the Church of England and renamed St Katherine's.Concerns the early history of St Helena and the Beale familyTwo photocopied pages, text with photos. 2 copiesWomen's World, 1/7/1934beale family, st katherines church st helena

Story of Val Wilson's search for information about her Rolfs ancestor, Henry Rolfs of Seymour (Born Bargen, Denmark in 1857)Typescript 2 p.family history, henry rolfs, val wilson(nee rolfs)

Compiled by Irene Turvey, this brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley is based on "The Diamond Valley Story" by Diane Edwards (published 1979), and includes photographs from the book.4 photocopied pages, text and photographsshire of diamond valley, diamond valley story

A set of 16 PowerPoint slides from a presentation by the Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres Inc. The slides outline the history and philosophy of Neighbourhood houses throughout Victoria and form the basis of operations at Greenhills Neighbourhood House. Access given by Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre Co-ordinator Chris Burroughs in 2015. The centre was renamed Greenhills Neighbourhood House in 2016.8 pages, consisting of 16 PowerPoint slides.greenhills neighbourhood house, greenhills neighbourhood centre, association of neighbourhood houses and learning centres

A history of the Eltham Community Market by stallholder Dawn Bennetts. The Market began in 1978 and Dawn joined in 1985.7 typed pages, col. illus. and maps.eltham community market, dawn bennetts

Yarra Plenty Regional Library's family history librarian Liz Pidgeon discusses activities for Family History Month August 2016.News clipping, black text and colour imageyarra plenty regional library, family history, liz pidgeon

Stubley Motors Newsletter March 1954. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white newsletter, with handwritten notes on the company's history.purcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough

Description of a walk to St Helena via Greensborough Railway Station, including a detailed history and description of St Katherine's Church.4p photocopy of an excerpt from 'The Open Road in Victoria', by Robert Henderson Croll. Robertson and Mullens, 1928.