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

Article about the origins of what is thought to be the Batman Apple TreeBlack & white photocopy of newspaper articleFrom Diamond Valley News 29 September 1981 p. 4batman apple tree

A report on the Springthorpe and La Trobe Local History Project. Gives details of themes and activities as well as contact for Project team members.3p., black text and images.Word document of email from Anne Paul.springthorpe project

The XII Commonwealth Games were held in and around Brisbane from September 30th to October 9th 1982.This booklet shows the venues and lists the programme of events.An 8 page multi coloured booklet issued in advance for the Brisbane Commonwealth Games in 1982.Pencil markings on the top of the second page.brisbane, commonwealth games, 1982, sporting events

These articles detail the changes to planning regulations around the Loyola seminary site and its sale by the state government to the Maharishi organisation in 1994.These articles show the community interest in the Loyola site and its buildings and form part of the ongoing history of this site.2 newspaper articles. Text only.loyola college, loyola seminary watsonia, ignatian, maharishi

The item was written about Margaret Woiwod who passed away on August 1 2012.Margaret Woiwod was a prominent community minded person who lived in Bend of Isles for 25 years and later in Eltham North.A multi coloured 1 page newspaper article.Nilbend of isles, kangaroo ground fire tower, nillumbik reconciliation group, woiwod

The article is about the opening of Watermarc in Greensborough.Watermarc is the latest swimming and water sports centre in Greensborough. The centre was opened by Matthew Guy, Victorian Planning Minister.A half page multi coloured article featuring a photograph of children on a flotation device.Nilwatermarc, greensborough, matthew guy, water sports

The planning scheme amendment is to extend protection to a group of Pioneer Children's graves and an historic apple tree.The graves are from the pioneering Whatmough and Partington families. The apple tree is the surviving remnant of a former orchard on the site and is believed to have been purchased from the estate of John Batman.A 16 page collection of documents sent to GHS Committee member Anne Paul regarding an amendment to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme.Niljohn batman, batman apple tree, whatmough, partington, plenty river, pioneer childrens graves, plenty river trail, nillumbik shire council, greensborough, c78

The Hutchinson Caravan Dolly was a device for stopping the rear of a towing vehicle from being drawn down by the weight of the caravan and having a detrimental effect on the steering of the vehicle and vision of the driver.The Hutchinson Caravan Dolly was adapted from a towing dolly used for cars with damaged wheels and manufactured in Greensborough in the 1950's and 1960's. A 6 page document featuring many colour photographs and reproductions of period advertising on the Hutchinson Caravan Dolly. Nilhutchinson caravan dolly, 165 para rd, 175 henry st, towing dollies

This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841

Staff documents relating to discipline and curriculum at Greensborough Secondary College 1990-1992.The documents give an insight into the changes to Victorian education policy and how it affected Greensborough.College.Collection of staff documents. Typed and photocopied.In pen on front cover :"Marg Willimott"greensborough secondary college, discipline, curriculum

Sub-division into 129 lots of land belonging to the Scotland Family, bounded by William Street, Eliza Street, James (Jessop) Street and south of Lorimer Street. Auction 1 September 1923Photocopy, double-sidedsubdivision plans, greensborough township estate, scotland family

MMBW plan of part of central Greensborough, Main Street and surrounds, from sports ovals in North to Grimshaw Street in South.Map shows buildings and topography for the area.MMBW plan, black and colour ink on beige parchment, 2 copies."Scale:160 feet to 1 inch"melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mmbw, greensborough

Battle lines have been drawn between Banyule and Nillumbik councils with neither wanting the North East link to run through their patch.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.north east link, banyule city council, nillumbik council

A panoramic masterpiece will be created by a Greensborough photographer when he captures the largest image of the Milky Way.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.milky way, colin robson, photography, greensborough photographic society, diamond valley photographic society

The largest ever firefighting aircraft fleet will be rolled out in Victoria, ahead of growing bushfire warnings.News article 1 page, black text.firefighting, aircraft, bushfires, bushfire management

Mum and dad developers face being slugged with an extra tax to subdivide their properties.News article 1 page, black text.tax, subdivision plans, land development, banyule city council

Watsonia student Nathan Sia is kicking goals with a plan to collect football boots for two teams in CambodiaNews article 1 page, black text, colour image.watsonia, football boots, nathan sia, loyola

Popular wooden sculptures inspired by wartime characters were set on fire and farewelled in a special ceremony over the weekend. The sculptures, created by chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie had stood at War Memorial Park for over a decade. They will be replaced by the Homefront Project.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough war memorial park, wooden sculptures, banyule city council, leigh conkie, homefront project

A grieving Greensborough woman is calling for improved support services for returned servicemen and woman after her ex-partner committed suicide.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough, returned servicemen and women, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsd, jesse bird, connie boglis

An article from the Evelyn Observer in which Greensborough was initially selected as the site for a general cemetery over Fawkner.2 pages, printed from TroveHandwritten note by donor.greensborough cemetery

A coward punch killer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of teen footballer Patrick CroninNews article 1 page, black text.patrick cronin, footballer, coward punch, diamond creek, lower plenty football club, cronin family

The historic Heidelberg Golf Club could be bulldozed under one of the North East Link options.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.heidelberg golf club, north east link

Greensborough's Kerryn and Stephen Longmuir have been honoured with an award for their tireless dedication to foster caring.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough, victoria's child protection award, longmuir family, foster care

Children have been reduced to tears after six much love hens vanished from Sherbourne Primary School.chickens News article 1 page, black text, colour image.sherbourne primary school, briar hill, hens, chickens, poultry

Plenty Road is the second most accident prone street in Australia, with eight pedestrians hit by cars outside La Trobe University this year alone.News article 1 page, black text.la trobe university, accidents, plenty road bundoora, traffic accidents

Grieving Greensborough woman Connie Boglis has had an overwhelmingly positive reaction to her calls for improved support services for returned war veterans after her ex-partner committed suicide.News article 1 page, black text.returned service veterans, greensborough, australia department of veterans affairs, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, jesse bird, connie boglis

Years of campaigning have finally resulted in the installation of a signalled pedestrian crossing at Flintoff and Grimshaw Streets in Greensborough.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.pedestrian crossing, flintoff street greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough, watermarc

Police on horseback, pounding the pavements, in squad cars and patrolling with sniffer dogs made multiple arrests and issued scores of fines in a massive, one-day blitz across Banyule last week.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.banyule, victoria police

Gary Moorcroft showed nerves of steel to deliver Bundoora its first premiership since 2013 in a grand final for the ages against Macleod on Saturday.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.northern football league, bundoora, macleod, bundoora football club, macleod football club