Showing 2628 items
matching historical sources
-
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemoir, Picnics in Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1940-1955
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
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
Memoir, I loved Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1936o
Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) recounts stories of her childhood growing up in rural Greensborough. In this story Val tells of a little girl who thought she could ice skate on a pond behind Grimshaw Street.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, ice skating -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My childhood memories by June Hall (nee Evans), 1936o
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
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
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
Memoir, Early days in Chapman Street Macleod, 1953o
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in High Street Watsonia - the Willimotts, 1959o
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
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
Oral History, Richards - Angland Family, by Ida Brown as told to June Hall, 1895o
Ida Brown relates the story of her family, through good and bad times. From her grandfather's arrival in Australia (John Henry Richards) to her time at Greensborough Primary School. As told to June Hall 2011.A primary source recollection of Greensborough pioneer families.2 typed pages.rickards angland family, ida brown, henry richards, lillian richards, john angland -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemoir, Life at Alwyn - 1950s and 60s by Faye Fort, 1947-1969
Faye recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. partington family, greensborough, alwyn, alan partington, farming -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, I remember by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts), 1939o
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 SocietyArticle - Memoir, June Roberts, Brian and June Roberts at 'Blackjack', 1956o
Brian and June Roberts moved to Hume Street Briar Hill as newlyweds. June's story recounts the development of their home on the Plenty River and the friendships with neighbours. A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.11 typed pages.june roberts, brian roberts, briar hill, blackjack, hume street, suburban life -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemoir, William Arthur Cecil by Bill Cecil, 1944o
Bill Cecil moved to Greensborough in 1944 aged 14. His family ran the post office and Bill became acquainted with most Greensborough families as he delivered the mail on horseback. Bill recounts his life both in Greensborough and other parts of the country.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.2 typed pages.cecil family, bill cecil, william arthur cecil, greensborough post office -
Greensborough Historical SocietyOral History, June Hall, The Noel Withers story, 2011
Noel Withers recounts his background in England, emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011.A primary source account of Noel's background and interest in local history. 3 typed pages. noel withers, greensborough historical society, june hall, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical SocietyOral History, The Dickson Family story / by Rosie Bray, 1951o
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. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Hyde Family by Norm Hyde, 2011
Norm Hyde recounts his married life with his wife Pat and family in Greensborough from 1964. Includes his involvement with local sporting clubs. As told to June Hall 2011.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century. As told to June Hall 2011.4 typed pages.pat hyde, greensborough cricket club, greensborough football club, vermont parade, hyde family, norm hyde -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Waites Family by Jack Waites, 2011
Jack Waites tells the story of his family's move to the 'safety' of the family's Briar Hill holiday house in 1940, the family home in Hailes Street and his marital home in William Street Greensborough. Jack remembers many locals from his time in Greensborough. As told to June Hall 2011.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.3 typed pages.waites family, jack waites, briar hill, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Dean family by Bob Dean, 1952o
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
Oral History, My memories by Eric Barclay, 1938o
Eric Barclay recalls his life and times as a child in Greensborough from 1938, later his various employment opportunities. As told to June Hall 2011.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.4 typed pages.barclay family, eric barclay, grace park -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemoir, Mavis Solum recalls, 2011
Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) recounts stories of her life and neighbours in Greensborough from 1932. The family lived in Sellars Street and ran a chicken hatchery. As told to June Hall 2011.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.2 typed pages.solum family, mavis solum, sellars street, thomas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Australia's Heritage. Part 16, 1970_
This weekly magazine is a history of Australia from European settlement. 24 pages per issue. Illustrations (some colour). 16 issues bound into one binder. Total 112 issues in 7 binders. 3 individual issues (part 16: item 706,part 20: item 704 and part 21: item 705).Individual issues stamped "Vertical File" (source unknown)australia history -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Grace Park, Greensborough 1931, 24/06/1931
This article from the Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. 24 June 1931), discusses concerns of the residents of Grace Park (Watsonia) estate near Greensborough.This article voices some of the concerns of residents of this area of the Greensborough district in the 1930s.Copy of article from the Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Victoria 24 June 1931), with corrected OCR transcription sourced from Trove, NLA19/05/2016grace park, william santon, cecil jessop, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical SocietyGenealogical Document, Family records: various sources, 15/02/1840o
Families include: Mayger, Lecky, Britnell, Garthwaite, Green, Beale, Coulstock, Sherwin, Batey, Cobham, Partington, Catchpole, Whatmough.Contains transcript of land ownership in Greensborough area 1840-1906.One page of details transcribed from Land ownership 1840-1906.Land ownership notes are hand written.greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemoir, Life at Alwyn - 1950s and 60s by Faye Fort, 2011
Faye Fort recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages and handwritten manuscriptfaye fort, partington family, alwyn, whatmough park -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMagazine, Australia's Heritage. Part 20, 1970_
This weekly magazine is a history of Australia from European settlement. 24 pages per issue. Illustrations (some colour). 16 issues bound into one binder. Total 112 issues in 7 binders. 3 individual issues (part 16: item 706,part 20: item 704 and part 21: item 705).Individual issues stamped "Vertical File" (source unknown) -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMagazine, Australia's Heritage. Part 21, 1970_
This weekly magazine is a history of Australia from European settlement. 24 pages per issue. Illustrations (some colour). 16 issues bound into one binder. Total 112 issues in 7 binders. 3 individual issues (part 16: item 706,part 20: item 704 and part 21: item 705).Individual issues stamped "Vertical File" (source unknown) -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFolder of documents, Grace Park and the Nell Family, 15/06/1889o
Illustrates the process of acquisition and subdivision of the Grace Park area of Greensborough to 1982, with a short history of Frederick Augustus Nell and his family. A complete set of these documents is available at the GH Resource Centre.One folder, containing seven Certificates of Title, one Death Record for Frederick Augustus Nell, 1908 and a historical summary, with a list of sourcesgrace park, nell family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Nick Vine Hall, Tracing your family history in Australia: a guide to sources. 2nd ed, 1994_
A guide to family history/genealogy sources in Australia. 657p.genealogy resources -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Award for a man of actions, 18/12/2013
Parade College graduate Lucas Zugaro earned the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board's 2013 VCE Leadership Award for his social justice work during his senior school years.News clipping, black text, colour image.Source written on fron: DV Leader 18/12/2013parade college, lucas zugaro
