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Greensborough Historical SocietyPaper bag, Medhurst Wines, Yarra Valley, 2016_
... , as a gift for Faye Fort, who is a descendant of the Medhurst family... Wines, Yarra Valley, as a gift for Faye Fort, who ...This bag was obtained from Medhurst Wines, Yarra Valley, as a gift for Faye Fort, who is a descendant of the Medhurst family. The Medhurst family moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley in 1855. They farmed the land that is now the vineyard that bears their name. In 1898 they moved to Greensborough.Brown paper bag with company logo."Medhurst Wines Yarra Valley"medhurst family, medhurst wines yarra valley -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Pioneer descendants, 28/3/2009
... , Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Brian Poulter. Photograph taken... Barbara, Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Brian ...Photograph of descendants of the Whatmough family. The Whatmoughs settled and farmed along the Plenty River in Greensborough. Pictured are Denise Anderson and sister Barbara, Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Brian Poulter. Photograph taken at the unveiling of a plaque at the site of "Happy Hollow".Digital copy of colour photograph.happy hollow, poulter, partington, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Lansdowne Press, Gendarme the Police Horse: by John Richardson, photographs by Ian Brown, 1971_
... . Alex Tassell (Gendarme's trainer) was Trevor’s boss. - Faye.... Alex Tassell (Gendarme's trainer) was Trevor’s boss. - Faye ...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 SocietyPhotograph (copy), Leah and Charles Partington, 1856c
... . (notes by Faye Fort)... was 25 and unmarried. (notes by Faye Fort) charles partington ...Photographs taken circa 1856. Portraits of Leah Partington (born 1826) and her brother Charles Partington (born 1827) before Charles and his wife Ellen came to Australia in 1857. Leah had a daughter, Maria, born in 1851. Leah was 25 and unmarried. (notes by Faye Fort)Copy of sepia studio photographs.charles partington, leah partington -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Family memories: a guide to reminiscing: by Bob Price, 1992_
... 18/3/93." "To Faye Fort 2007 From Shirl"... down on tape, or paper. From Shirl 18/3/93." "To Faye Fort 2007 ...This book encourages readers to reminisce about their lives and shows how to record these personal and family memories for generations to follow.Demonstrates the importance of oral history and recording family histories.Hard cover. 130 pages, illus. (some col.).Inside front cover "To mum, hope this will jog a few memories, p'raps we can get 'em down on tape, or paper. From Shirl 18/3/93." "To Faye Fort 2007 From Shirl"oral history, family history, reminiscing, genealogy -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFinancial record - Account, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley rates notices 1969-1970, 26/03/1958
... and Mrs Faye Fort. The locations of the land are Lot 41 Church... and their sisters, Mrs Elinor Rowe and Mrs Faye Fort. The locations ...3 Shire of Diamond Valley Rates assessments issued jointly to Trevor and Gary Partington and their sisters, Mrs Elinor Rowe and Mrs Faye Fort. The locations of the land are Lot 41 Church Street and Lot 67 Scotland Avenue Greensborough. It is possible that this land was purchased by Alan Partington in his adult children's names.Part of the property owned by the Partington family in the original Greensborough farmland. 3 Rates notices, printed in red text with black typed details.Date stamped with rubber stampalan partington, william alan partington, partington family, land deals greensborough, church street greensborough, scotland avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyCD-ROM, Greensborough Primary School: 140th anniversary celebrations 2018, 2018_
... book and school rolls photographed by Faye Fort at Open Day... by Faye Fort at Open Day Disk 2: 2 PowerPoint presentations ...Greensborough Historical Society participated in and supported Greensborough Primary School as part of the School's 140th anniversary celebrations. These disks contain: Disk 1:140th Anniversary Advertising, 140th Anniversary photos taken on Saturday 18/08/2018 by GHS members: Marilyn Smith, Rosie Bray, Sandy Anton, Sue Ballantyne, Atis Lejins (past student and now member of Latvian Parliament) letter, bio and photos of time in Greensborough, GPS Dress up day May 2018, photos by Marilyn Smith, Guest book and school rolls photographed by Faye Fort at Open Day Disk 2: 2 PowerPoint presentations prepared by Greensborough Historical Society for the Open Day Photos of students, staff and activities at Greensborough Primary during 140th anniversary celebrations 2018.2 x CDs containing digital images of anniversary celebrationsgreensborough primary school, greensborough state school, greensborough primary school 140th anniversary 2018 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBath and bed head (remnants), Partington family, remnants of bath and bed head, 1900c
... Faye Fort)... Vale. 9from Faye Fort) Remnants of two of the Partington family ...This piece of an old bath dates back to the late 1800s to early 1900s. The bath would have been used by the Partington or Bosch families at the property at Point Lookout. This piece is from a bath that was used by our grandfather (born in 1872) when the family lived at Point Lookout before the Partington family bought Willis Vale in 1878. The bath remnant was retrieved after fire destroyed the house. Bed head (remnant): From the Willis Vale homestead. The Partingtons purchased Willis Vale in 1878. William James Partington (1872-1941) and his wife Annie May (1874-1965). They were the parents of Eva, Grace, Alan, Jess and Jack. All except Eva were born at Willis Vale. 9from Faye Fort)Remnants of two of the Partington family homes, both destroyed by fire.Cast-iron, rusted. Section of base of bath and one upright post from bed head.partington, bosch, willis vale, lookout point, baths, bed heads, furniture, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyTicket, Ticket for choir members to Memorial Service for the late King George VI, 1952, 17/02/1952
... provenance through her niece, Faye Partington Fort. ... and has reliable provenance through her niece, Faye Partington ...From the Jessie Partington Scholes collection. Jessie was an amateur singer from age 12 to her death and a member of the pioneering Partington family of Greensborough. The item is her admission ticket as a choir member for the memorial service for the late King George Vi, held at Victoria's Parliament House on 17th Feb 1952. The item is a limited edition as it was only distributed to choir members. It is in good condition and has reliable provenance through her niece, Faye Partington Fort. This item is significant as part of the Jessie Partington Scholes Angus (1902-1989) collection. The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers.Printed on buff card. Edged with black. Purple print.jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, king george vi memorial service, choirs -
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Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Fred Kroschel [in uniform], 1916c
... . Photograph and memorabilia with Faye Fort. freserick kroschel natimuk ...Frederick Kroschel of Natimuk died of wounds in France 27 September 1917.Connection to the Fort family. Photograph and memorabilia with Faye Fort.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.freserick kroschel, natimuk, world war i -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Partington descendants, 1969c
... , Dale and Carrie Partington. (Children of Faye) partington ...Three children identified as Mel, Dale and Carrie Partington. (Children of Faye)Digital copy of colour photograph.partington family, fort family
