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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Heritage on show, 23/09/2015
Part of Yarrambat's gold history was on display at Yarrambat Heritage Museum's open day,News clipping, black text, colour image.yarrambat heritage museum, yarrambat historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, History lessons start on street, 18/11/2015
Eltham historian and veteran Terry Phillips wore his grandfather's World War I uniform on Remembrance Day while acting as school crossing supervisor outside Eltham Primary.Links: 02419.02764 News clipping, black text, colour image.terry phillips, remembrance day 2015, eltham primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Heidelberg Leader, The Heidelberg News Special Edition. August 27 1997, 27/08/1997
Special edition of the Heidelberg Leader commemorating 100 years of news in Heidelberg, Greensborough and Diamond Creek. Includes articles outlining the history of the area and includes historic photographs.40 pages, colour images and black text.heidelberg, greensborough, diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, 'Boro Gift is on again: Greensborough Gift, 04/12/1969
Image shows former runners in the Greensborough Gift and the article discusses some of the history of the event in Greensborough.Digital copy of news clipping, black and white image and text.greensborough gift -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder (article and CD), Briar Hill Primary School / compiled by Marilyn Smith and Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts), 1927o
This history of Briar Hill Primary School was written by GHS members Marilyn Smith and Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts). They had access to Briar Hill's archives and scanned photographs and news articles relating to the school. These are saved to a CD.Briar Hill Primary School was opened in the 1927 but was threatened with closure or amalgamation in 2000 due to low student numbers. With the introduction of "Steiner-influenced" classes, numbers had increased to around 170 in 2013.Green plastic folder containing article, photographs and compact disk.briar hill primary school, briar hill state school, marilyn smith, dawn bennetts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Police File: born in, lived in and worked in Greensborough / compiled by Marilyn Smith, 1902o
In this collection, Marilyn Smith has collected information on members of the Victorian Police in Greensborough, including W.A. (Alan) Partington, Trevor Partington, Geoff Tulloch. Also included are news clippings about the establishment of the Greensborough Police and photographs of the Police Station.A brief history of Policing in Greensborough.31 page article, text and photographs, housed in plastic folder with clear cover..police - greensborough, alan partington, trevor partington, geoff tulloch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Part of history dies: Harold Weidlich, 09/10/1990
This obituary for Watsonia man Harold Weidlich was written by Rosalie Bray.Harold Weidlich was a member of the Watsonia Progress Association and a founding member of the Watsonia Cricket Club. He was also a local butcher.Copy of newspaper article "Local Scene in Watsonia"harold weidlich, watsonia progress association, watsonia cricket club, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Coming home to Bundoora: Fifty-Plus News November 2014, 2014_11
"Coming Home" was a social history exhibition exploring the history of Bundoora Homestead, particularly its time as Repatriation Hospital (1920-1993). The Exhibition ran from October to December 2014.Copy of news article, black and white text and photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Author shares his treks, 31/12/2014
Briar Hill author Graham Patterson discusses his latest book "Coastal Guide to nature and history II: Mornington Peninsula, Western Port Bay, Phillip Island and French Island".Local authorNews clipping, black text, colour image.Date in pen.graham patterson, briar hill, authors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Students remake history, 11/03/2015
... history News clipping, black text, colour image. Bundoora Primary ...Bundoora Primary School students participated in the Banyule Festival's Arty Farty Kids Grand Parade on March 22 2015. The theme of their costumes was 'great moments in history'.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora primary school, banyule festival, arty farty festival -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Sowing the seeds of family trees, 27/08/2014
Yarra Plenty Regional Library's local and family history librarian Liz Pidgeon discusses tracing your family tree.News clipping, black text, colour image.yarra plenty regional library, liz pidgeon, genealogy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Family histories document tales of epic adventure, 21/10/2015
Diamond Valley Library displayed stories and memorabilia from migrant families in the area.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley library, yarra plenty regional library, multicultural arts victoria, immigration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Get ready to cruise with classic wheels, 07/02/2018
Revheads can indulge in a slice of history when vintage cars line the grounds of Loyola College for the annual classic car show. [2018]News article 1 page, black text and colour image .loyola college, annual classic car show, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History awaits young star, 28/03/2018
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping History awaits ...Jaryd Clifford, a legally blind teenager from Diamond Valley hopes to become the first Australian to compete in athletics at both the Paralympic and Olympic GamesNews article 1 page, black text and colour image .paralympic and olympic games, diamond valley athletics club, jaryd clifford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Diamond Valley News, Toc H Lights, 2000_
Article from "Born in a Barn" a history of the Greensborough Uniting Church, of which Tom Vickers was a member. This article deals with the Toc H Lights project in which members installed lights and safety equipment in homes of elderly. Tom Vickers was an active member of the Toc H.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of article copied from bookvickers family, tom vickers, greensborough uniting church, toc h -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc. News. Vol. 14, No. 3, November 2010, 02/11/2010
Information on Westgarthtown history and personalities, including photographer Fred Kruger, the Ziebel family, and the origins of the Pura Milk brand.8 p. newsletter, with leaflet westgarthtown, thomastown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Natalie Town, Book records growth of local RSL, by Natalie Town, 1995_
A history of the Watsonia RSL sub-branch was launched in 1995. The book is "The Tin Shed and beyond" by Shirley Hardy-Rix.Newspaper clipping, black text with photograph.watsonia rsl sub-branch, watsonia rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Diamond Valley News, "Marble Hall" was a lively spot", 1964_
Brief history of "Marble Hall", built in the 1830s, with photo taken just before its demolition in 1964, to make way for Watson Holden's new service centre.Photocopied newspaper clippingmarble hall, watsons of greensborough, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Your guide to the NE Link, 26/02/2020
The North East link Project, is touted as the biggest road project in Victoria's history and will connect the Metropolitan Ring Road to the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen Road. This Feb 2020 article outlines the reasons for the project.News clipping, black and white text and colour image.north east link, , rosanna road rosanna, metropolitan ring road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Ness family are keepers of 140 years of historical knowledge, 04/02/1986
Article about Bruce and Joy Ness, and their knowledge of the history of Kangaroo GroundNewspaper clipping, text and black and white image.D.V.N. 4-FEB-1986 written in ink at top of page.ness family, kangaroo ground, joseph stevenson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Document Collection, Allom Lovell & Associates, Old Lower Plenty Bridge, 2001
Heritage citation for the Old Lower Plenty Bridge, copied from Banyule Heritage Places Study; a short history of the bridge and a news clipping, dated 2001 reporting on the re-opening of the bridge as a link in the Plenty River Trail.4 p., illus. Heritage citation, 2p.; history of bridge, 1p.; newspaper clipping, 1p. plenty river, plenty river trail, old lower plenty bridge, lower plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Tomorrow Publications Pty Ltd, Tomorrow: Vol.1, No.1. March 1946, 1946_03
The first edition of Tomorrow, an Australian magazine. It claims to be the 'outspoken' monthly, with commentary on the news of the day.An example of mid-20th century magazines.32p., Black and white text and illus.magazines, australia history, current affairs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Star, The Star: November 4 1933, 04/11/1933
The sports edition of The Star, a Melbourne newspaper. Covers daily news, this edition has an emphasis on sports results.An example of mid-20th century newspaper32p., Black and white text and illus.Edition ("Stumps Sports Final") printed in red on front pageaustralia history, current affairs, newspapers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Rare history stolen, 18/01/2017
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping Rare history ...An antique horse-drawn plough from the 1800s has been brazenly snatched from the entrance of Greensborough Historical Society's resource centre, leaving residents, police and history buffs heartbroken.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough historical society, historic plough, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Historic Plough Stolen, 25/01/2017
A beloved artefact [donated by the Partington Family] was stolen from outside Greensborough Historical Society, bewildering residents and history buffsNews article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough historical society, theft, historic plough, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Dome a part of history, 17/05/2017
... of history News article 2 pages, black text, colour image. Looking ...Looking back at how Diamond Creek evolved.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.diamond creek, community centre, clarrie stone -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Bravery cast in clay, 28/06/2017
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Knowing your roots, 20/07/2016
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Tales from wartime, 03/08/2016
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The Weekly Review, Going out in your neighbourhood: Greensborough History, 17/08/2016
... in your neighbourhood: Greensborough History News clipping, black ...An advertisement for Greensborough Historical Society's August 2016 meetingNews clipping, black text and colour image.greensborough historical society