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Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough District Roads Board, 1847o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: The open road in Victoria [excerpt] by R H Croll; Newspaper articles on early road proposals in Greensborough area; Newspaper article from The Argus on Embezzelment of monies from Roads Board.20-page plastic binder, blue cover. Contains documents relating to the Greensborough District Roads Board.greensborough district roads board, robert henderson croll, charles buck -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, My Greensborough by Valma Poulter, 1920s
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details life in Greensborough in the 1920's and the people who were here.Lists names of traders and residents, particularly those connected to the Poulter family.Article on growing up in Greensborough in the 1920's by Valma Poulter.greensborough, james st, poulter, lobb, splatt, mcdowell, brooks, snow, godwill, iredale, mccoll, aldridge, jolly, brown, chapman, loan, pettit, clayton, carse, huitt, orr, hutchinson, butterworth, jessop -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, A.K. (Gus) Lines - A Collection of Articles, 1906o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details of some aspects of A K (Gus) Lines' life. Includes article by Eric Poulter, photograph of Albert and Ivy Lines as children (c1906), an obituary for Mr Lines, 2 articles from Australian Home Beautiful (1940 and 1943) discussing his work as an architect, and a newspaper article (c1940) of Mr Lines as Mayor of Heidelberg and his sister Ivy as Mayoress.A K Lines was a local Heidelberg councillor & Mayor and prominent resident of Greensborough.Folder containing articles on A.K. LinesNilgreensborough, heidelberg council, architects, a k gus lines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Picnics in Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1940-1955
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson recounts her memories of the popularity of Greensborough as a picnic destination and recalls some of the antics of local children.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages includes photographs.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, picnics -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, I wish I had a photo by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1950o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) recounts her teenage years in Greensborough, when square dancing was a popular pastime for Val and her friends.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages of text.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, square dancing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, The adventured of the Brown brothers on the playing fields of Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1890o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) recounts the problems faced by the Brown brothers in their quest to play cricket for Greensborough Cricket Club in the late 1800s.This story is supported by articles in the Evelyn Observer.3 typed pages.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough cricket club, brown brothers, william brown, thomas brown, adam brown, henry brown, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Ernest "Mick" Henry Evans - ANZAC, 1947_
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Written by his daughter, June Hall, this is the story of Ernie (Mick) Evans during World War II. He fought as an ANZAC with the Rats of Tobruk. In 1947 the Evans family moved to Greensborough.A recollection of Greensborough residents in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, black and white photograph.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, june hall, rats of tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My childhood memories by June Hall (nee Evans), 1936o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...June Hall (nee Evans) tells her own story of growing up in Port Melbourne and later Greensborough.A primary source recollection of growing up in Port Melbourne and Greensborough in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages.evans family, june evans, june hall, port melbourne, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Recollections by Vera Lay, 1955o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Vera Lay worked in the building known as Marble Hall (situated on the corner of Carter Street (now Para Road) and Main Street. She recalls many of the people and places that made up Main Street Greensborough in the 1950s.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, illustration.vera lay, marble hall, main street greensborough, june hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The story of the Foard family store by Ian Foard and June Hall, 1958o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Ian Foard's parents Russell and Nance Foard owned the corner store on the site that is now Safeway. Ian tells the history of the store in the 1950s. As told to June Hall.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages, illustrations.foard store, safeway, a k lines, tennis courts, ester street, ian foard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Victor Edwin Splatt - ANZAC by Val Wilson, 07/02/1893o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson recounts the story of her great uncle Victor Splatt and his heroism during World War I.A recollection of the war service of a Greensborough resident.3 typed pages illustrated with photographs.splatt family, victor splatt, val wilson, val rolfs, anzac, world war i -
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Memoir, Early days in Chapman Street Macleod, 1953o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Graeme and Lorraine Collins moved to Macleod in the late 1950s and tell the story of building and establishing their family home in the area.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, includes photographs.collins family, graeme collins, lorraine collins, macleod, chapman street -
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Memoir, Early days in High Street Watsonia - the Willimotts, 1959o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Keith and Margaret Willimott built their home and moved to Watsonia in 1960. They tell the story of a developing suburb and the friendships made there.A primary source recollection of Watsonia in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages includes photographswillimott family, keith willimott, margaret willimott, watsonia, high street watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, From a house to a community institution: the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, 1934-2000
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This article tells the story of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital from its beginnings as a private hospital in the 1930s, its use as a community hospital from 1954 to its closure in 2000.A primary source recollection of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, Greensborough.3 typed pages.diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, genista house, butterworth, cordner, avery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, I remember by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts), 1939o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts) recounts her story of growing up in Greensborough from the 1940s. As part of a large family, the 9 children played together and made their own fun.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages.elaine drakeford, elaine roberts, grimshaw street, bernie drakeford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Cecil Jessop: a community minded individual, 29/03/1892o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Cecil Jessop was an important figure in the development of Greensborough. This outline of his life discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.2 typed pages.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Dean family by Bob Dean, 1952o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Bob Dean moved to Montmorency in 1952 and lived in Para Road. As a builder he worked on Marble Hall and his family's company built home in the area.A primary source of life in the mid to late 20th century.1 typed page.dean family, bob dean, marble hall, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh: Church Street Greensborough, by Faye Fort and June Hall, 1919_
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A brief history of Richard Marsh and family and his house on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough. This story by Faye Fort and June Hall was updated in 2016 by Marilyn Smith and Sue Ballantyne from material generously supplied by Mrs Madge Marsh, widow of Richard's son Gordon.Story of a pioneer family and a significant house in Greensborough.One page of text.richard arthur marsh, teresa bautista, hailes street, marsh family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, People that I have met: Cliff Lowerson; by Rosie Bray, 14/07/1920o
... Greensborough Historical Society Inc...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Rosie Bray talks with Clifford Alva Lowerson about life with his wife Iris in Eltham, Briar Hill, Montmorency and Watsonia.Oral history first published in GHS Newsletter 2014.4 pages, text and photographs.cliff lowerson, rosie bray, watsonia, oral history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My trip to Wales in 2007 - my Scott ancestors in Wales: by June Hall, 2007_
... Greensborough Historical Society Inc...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...June Hall (nee Evans) related details of her trip to Wales where she met distant relatives from the Scott family.Oral History.2 pages of text.june hall nee evans, mary scott, wales, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Cheshire Yeaman, 1914-1918
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A short article about Harold Cheshire Yeaman and his service in World War 1. Harold Yeaman lived in Greensborough in the post-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold cheshire yeaman -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Montmorency, 1836o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall and first published on the GHS website. Some information about the early owners of the "Montmorenci Estate".3 pages of text and photographs.montmorency, june hall, greensborough, donnithorne, stuart donaldson -
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Genealogical Document, The Iredales of Greensborough by Noel Withers, 22/01/1823o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The origins of the Iredale family are traced from Huddersfield in Yorkshire to the arrival of James Iredale in Greensborough (circa 1858). An outline of the life and origins of a pioneer Greensborough family.4 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, emma gilding, james iredale, margaret sunderland -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Dickson Family story / by Rosie Bray, 1951o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Bonnie Dickson recounts her early married life in Greensborough from 1955, the building of their home in Nell Street and their involvement in the local community.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. Second copy of Item bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history. -
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Folder, Greensborough Cemetery: list of burials, 1863o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Greensborough cemetery was established in 1863 and burials continued into the 20th century. Many Greensborough pioneer families are buried here.A list of early residents of the Greensborough district.Black folder with clear plastic cover. Contains a list of burials at Greensborough Cemetery with brief information on each one.greensborough cemetery, cemeteries, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Documents, Greensborough Park: Land Title Histories and Associated Instruments, 1872-1976
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Land title documents trace the ownership of what is now known as Greensborough Park from 1872 to 1976.This property was owned at various times by well known Greensborough identities. The documents show the change from private ownership to public ownership of the site.Folder of copies of land title documents. 20 pages. Includes CD of electronic copies.greensborough park, banyule city council, shire of heidelberg, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Documents, Partington land: Land Title Histories and Associated Instruments, 1826o
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Land title documents trace the ownership of land owned by the Partington family of Greensborough.The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers and have lived in the area since the 1840s.Folder of copies of land title documents. 36 pages. partington, plenty river, banyule city council, shire of heidelberg, shire of diamond valley -
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Article, History of Plenty River Children's Cemetery; by Anne Paul, 1848-1860
... Greensborough Historical Society...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.2 printed pages of text, one page map (item 848).pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, partington, whatmough -
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Article, Bundoora: by Faye Fort, 1945o
... Greensborough Historical Society. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In this article, Faye Fort relates a variety of information on families from the Bundoora area.Oral history of the Bundoora area.One typed page.harold fraser, doug clements, bundoora