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Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, James Willis Mayger, 1795o
The emails are a discussion of the Mayger family of Greensborough. Details of some English records are included.The Mayger family were Greensborough pioneers and these documents trace the family to England.5 x A4 pages. Copies of emails outlining some members of the Mayger family.mayger family, maygar, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Robert Whatmough, 1830o
A collection of 31 articles on Robert Whatmough and his orchards in Greensborough in the 19th century. Included information on the Batman Apple Tree and Whatmough applesDetails the importance of the Whatmough family and orchards in early Greensborough.CD with green labelRobert Whatmough written in marker pen.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, orchards greensborough, willis vale, whatmough apples -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough. 1870, 1870_
... Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from... Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale... Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children]. Photo and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.Early evidence of farming and animal husbandry in the Greensborough area.Black and white photograph, enlarged and mounted on timber backing.Typed caption pasted on front of photograph: 'Robert Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough.' Identification of those in photo by Faye Fort 2015.robert whatmough, whatmough, willis vale, greensborough, wilson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, G.E.W. Maygar, 1900c
George Edwin Willis Grimshaw Maygar [1858-1915] was the son of Edwin and Helen. The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maygar family, g e w maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington and others on log to Willis Vale, 1935c
... from Willis Vale. A pioneer Greensborough family. alan ...Photograph of Alan Partington (3rd from left) and others crossing the Plenty River at Greensborough. This log over the river was the quickest way to reach the Greensborough township from Willis Vale.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Brickwork, Willis Vale, 1950c
Close up photograph of a section of brickwork at Willis Vale. This is the end wall under the roof. Willis Vale built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Part of Willis Vale, a pioneer home in the Greensborough area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, View of Greensborough from Willis Vale, 1906_
... of Greensborough from Willis Vale Digital copy of black and white ...View of Greensborough from Willis Vale. The people in the photograph were visitors and not identified. Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. [Ellen died on 13/10/1903 - Some think this photo is thought to have been taken shortly after, at her funeral.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, greensborough, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale - Whatmoughs butcher a pig, 1870c
... Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from... photograph. Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children].A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale in Colour, 1940c
... Greensborough. Home of the Partington family willis vale partington ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of colour photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [front door], 1900c
... Greensborough. Home of the Partington family willis vale partington ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [Cows], 1920c
... . Photograph of four cows at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family ...Photograph of four cows at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
... of the Partington family willis vale partington whatmough maygar ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947; across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [side view], 1950c
... of the Partington family Home of the Partington family willis vale ...Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947. across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity. Home of the Partington family Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Tom Partington, 1885c
Photograph of Tom Partington, born 1868. Lived and worked at Willis Vale on the farm and orchards. Married at age 34.Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.tom partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Joseph Partington, 1904c
Joe Partington, born 1870. Lived and worked at Willis Vale on the farm and orchards. Married at age 34.Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.joseph partington, joe partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Ellen Partington - bereavement card 1903, 13/10/1903
... , the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Greensborough pioneer family ...Born 1827 in Rochdale England, Ellen was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of bereavement card.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, bereavement cards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie Partington [as child], 1919c
Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. She had a beautiful voice, singing in church and choirs. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie may partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Maria Partington at home, 1890c
... at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later... operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis ...Maria Partington was born in 1860 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parent’s deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.Digital copy of black and white photograph.maria partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Maria Partington, 1880c
... at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later... operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis ...Maria Partington was born in 1860 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parent’s deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maria partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Maria Partington, 1890c
... at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later... operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis ...Maria Partington was born in 1860 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parent’s deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maria partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1875c
... at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later... Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later ...Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Annie May with Jessie on cow, 1914c
Jessie Partington (on cow) (born 1911) and her mother Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst) at Willis ValeA pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie may partington, annie may medhurst, annie may partington, willis vale -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Ben Partington, 1899c
Studio portrait of Ben Partington. Benjamin (born at Point Lookout). Lived and worked at Willis Vale on the farm and orchards. Married at age 34.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ben partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Charles Partington Junior, 1898c
... Born in 1863, he was 15 when the family moved to Willis.... Born in 1863, he was 15 when the family moved to Willis Vale ...Born in 1863, he was 15 when the family moved to Willis Vale. Charles married Emma Britnell and moved to Gisborne where 4 of their 5 daughters were born. They built a house at 25 Hailes Street and move back to Greensborough. Charles was a farmer and orchardist.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington junior, emma britnell, hailes street greensborough -
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Photograph - Digital image, Grandma Gibbs, 1890c
Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs-died in childbirth (William Partington's first wife) who was the Grandmother of Eva Partington,A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, charles partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grace Partington, 1930c
Grace Partington worked on the farm at Willis Vale and delivered milk from her father’s dairy. She married Les Pollard in 1935, aged 30. They had 3 children and lived in Drouin.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.grace isobel partington, grace pollard -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1883c
... at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later... Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later ...Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1888c
... at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later... Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later ...Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1900c
... at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later... Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later ...Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Sarah Jane Price, 1920c
... Will on the farm. A pioneer Greensborough family sarah price willis vale ...Sarah Price was the mother of Mary Partington. After Mary's death in 1900, Sarah came to Willis Vale to help with Mary and Will's small daughter Eva. Sarah stayed at Willis Vale until her death on 29/9/1927. Will married Annie Medhurst, who had four children. Sarah helped with the children while Annie helped Will on the farm.A pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.sarah price, willis vale, william partington, eva partington