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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh: Church Street Greensborough, by Faye Fort and June Hall, 1919_
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
Memoir, My trip to Wales in 2007 - my Scott ancestors in Wales: by June Hall, 2007_
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
Memoir, O'Neill's Greengrocers Main Street Greensborough / Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1953-1969
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) tells the story of her father's greengrocers shop in Main Street Greensborough from 1953 to 1969.A personal story of life in Greensborough.One page of text.bill oneill, oneill family, nancy fowkes, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Vickers Family story / by Marilyn Smith, 1941o
Tom Vickers was the well respected chemist/pharmacist in Main Street Greensborough. His story is the result of an interview with his widow Beryl. Written by Marilyn Smith.Oral History written for GHS and first published in "As I Recall" 2013.3 pages text.tom vickers, beryl vickers, marilyn smith, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, From Italy to Greensborough in the 1950s - the Sculli family / by Rosie Bray, 1950o
... The Sculli family came to Melbourne in the 1950s... text and images. The Sculli family came to Melbourne ...The Sculli family came to Melbourne in the 1950s and in 1960 opened a fruit shop in Main Street Greensborough. In 2014, they are operating a fruit shop in Greensborough Plaza. This oral history was collected and written for GHS and first published in "As I Recall" 2013.2 pages text and images.sculli family, rosie bray, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Greensborough local swimming hole / by Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1936-1957
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) relates another story of growing up in Greensborough.A personal story of life in Greensborough.2 pages text.nancy fowkes, nancy oneill, oneill family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Greensborough bush fire / by Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1965_
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) relates another story of growing up in Greensborough.A personal story of life in Greensborough.2 pages text.nancy fowkes, nancy oneill, oneill family -
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
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
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century. suburb.3 pages, includes photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Report Card - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1959 Reports, 1959_
Greensborough State School reports for Noel Constantine, 1959, Grades 1E and 1.Digital copy of school reportgreensborough state school, noel constantine, school reports -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Report Card - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1962 and 1964 Reports, 1962-1964
Greensborough State School reports for Noel Constantine, 1962, Grade 4A and 1964,Grade 6A.Digital copy of school reportgreensborough state school, noel constantine, school reports -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Bruce McDowell, GFC - 90 seasons, by Bruce McDowell, 1893o
From its earliest beginning in 1893, Bruce McDowell traces the history of the Greensborough Football Club through 90 seasons.Traces the history of the local football club, mentioning many pioneer families associated with the Club.Digital book, 73 pages, text and illustrations.bruce mcdowell, greensborough football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Willis Diary by Anne Paul. Based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life, 09/04/1837o
The Willis Diary by GHS member Anne Paul is based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life (Item158). The Willis family were early settlers at Lower Plenty, just near where the hotel and old bridge are today. Anne has reviewed and analysed this chapter from Historical Records of Victoria, Vol. 6. The Crown, the land, and the squatter, 1835-1840. She includes further information on the Willis family and photographs of the archaeological dig at the Bridge Inn Hotel Mernda in 2017.Diary of James L Willis from 1837, portraying hardships suffered in the young colony of Victoria.15 page, text and colour illustrations. Digital copy.willis family, plenty river, lower plenty, james willis, bridge inn hotel mernda -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Grace Park and the Nell Family, by Peter Simmenauer, 10/05/1832o
A short history of Frederick Augustus Nell and his family. Accompanies item 2731.7 pages, textgrace park, nell family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Squatter's life on the Plenty River at 'Wanstead' by Anne Paul, 09/04/1837o
The Willis Diary by GHS member Anne Paul is based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life (Item158). The Willis family were early settlers at Lower Plenty, just near where the hotel and old bridge are today. Anne has reviewed and analysed this chapter from Historical Records of Victoria, Vol. 6. The Crown, the land, and the squatter, 1835-1840. She includes further information on the Willis family and photographs of the archaeological dig at the Bridge Inn Hotel Mernda in 2017.Diary of James L Willis from 1837, portraying hardships suffered in the young colony of Victoria.10 pages, text and colour illustrations. Abridged hard copy of item 4491.willis family, plenty river, lower plenty, james willis, bridge inn hotel mernda -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Obituary Mr William Poulter, 06/04/1934
An outline of the life of William Poulter, a pioneer of the Greensborough district. Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.william poulter, greensborough history, poulter family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Disk, McLaughlin Family Photos, 1897o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Disk McLaughlin Family Photos 1 ...Photographs of the McLaughlin family, residents of Greensborough in the early 20th century.The McLaughlin family have links with the Partington, Black, Wood and Whatmough families. Studio photos included here demonstrate this style of photography popular in the early 20th century.1 computer disk, containing photographs of the McLaughlin familyMcLaughlin Photos July 2011; from Steve Whatmoughmclaughlin family, wood family, whatmough family, greensborough, black family, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Planning Document, Diamond Valley Civic Centre and Neighbourhood Unit: Planning Proposal, 1960s
This document proposes the change of land use from farming and quarrying to residential. This also includes the proposal for a Civic Centre in the (then) Shire of Diamond Valley. The plans listed in the 'Schedule of Plans' on last page are missing.Includes proposal for the Aqueduct to be converted to an underground system. Includes statistics relating to population increase. Dark brown plastic folder. 23 foolscap-size pages. Maps, Application for Permits to subdivide land in the Greensborough area.partington family, mitchell family, whittingham family, albion reid, diamond valley civic centre, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Margaret Gibson Blackbourn 1955, 1955_
The 'Queen of Lower Plenty' Pageant was held to raise money to build the Lower Plenty Oval. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Photo of Margaret Gibson (later Blackbourn) being crowned Queen of Lower Plenty in 1955. Sash reads: Queen of Lower Plenty 1955peter blackbourn, margaret gibson, margaret balckbourn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet - Article - Church History, St Katherine's Church St Helena 1858, 1858_
Tells the history of Major Anthony Beale, how he came to Victoria and how the area of St Helena got its name.History of St Katherine's Church and the Beale family, pioneers of the Greensborough district in the 1840s.3 pages. Cover with line drawing of St Katherine's Church St Helena. 2 page article on the history of the church."To the memory of Katherine Rose - built by Major Anthony Beale"st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers, 1840o
Mrs Fort has lived in the Greensborough area all her life and is a member of the Partington family and the Whatmough family, pioneer families of the district. She has written her memories of early families in the district.Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family history. The item will be transcribed into an electronic copy.Spiral bound notebook, bright blue cover. 128 handwritten pages.Inside cover: Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers.mayger family, partington family, whatmough family, medhurst family, greensborough, pioneers -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque: The Royal British Legion, Ammo & Company
The Royal British Legion is a Charity providing support to members of the British Armed Forces and their Families. The Legion was formed on 15 May 1921 and combined four organizations that had been raised after WW1 into one, The Royal British Legion. There is a branch of The Royal British Legion in Melbourne and meets Monthly.This is an original item as presented to the Geelong RSL President.A framed Motto of the Royal British Legion, timber frame, silver coloured photograph.The Royal British Legion, Service Not Self, Teign Mouth Devon. Presented to Geelong RSL by Gordon Randell, Newquay Royal British Legion, Cornwall, UK, Presidentroyal, british, legion -
Dunkeld Museum Inc.
Bee Smoker
Many farming families in the district kept bees as a source of honey for home consumption. This item was made for use on the family farm. Most of the equipment used in the local industry was homemade.During the early to mid 20th century bee keeping was a significant rural industry in Dunkeld and surrounding districts. It is believed that there were nearly twenty apiarists operating in the area. Honey in large quantities was railed to Melbourne for sale.Homemade bee smoker consisting of a copper cylindrical firebox and rectangular bellows constructed of wood and leather. Components are assembled with rivets, scrap wire, sheet metal, nuts and bolts and nails. -
Connecting Home
Book, National Archives of Australia and Public Record Office Victoria, Footprints: The Journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper ...an Aboriginal family's struggle for survival, 2008
This book tells the story of the Pepper family, an Aboriginal family who experienced child removal and displacement. Percy Pepper also served in the First World War and was one of few Aboriginal service men who recived a soldier settler block. Also contains pictures, photos and records of histroical importance, including records from the Aborigines Protecion Board.Historical significance: This book is significant as it describes in detail an Indigenous family story. It also contains copies of original government reports and talks about the Indigenous experience of child removal in Victoria. Socially, it is relevant because of it's links to Aborigianal places of significance such as Lake Tyers.Softcover book, 132pages, brown cover with Indigenous design and black and white family photograph. al'. Conent is about the Pepper family, and contains family records.book, percy, pepper, lucy, family, stolen, generations, footprints, national, archives, public, records, office, victoria -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, ARNOLD, Thomas Kerchever, practical introduction to Latin prose composition, part 1, 1864
A selection of 26 books donated by the McGregor Family. Some in poor condition.Inscribed: John McGregor, Scotch College, Melbourne. Stamped: Phillip Island & District Historical Society.mcgregor family, latin prose composition 1864 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 09-1863
Part of collection of Photographs donated to the Museum by the family of the late Mr. Jack Jenner (1977)Black & White Postcard - view of block of "Woolamai" granite being carried through MelbourneBlock of Granite for Burke and Wills Monument passing Wm. and Geo. Dean's premises in September 1863. Wm & Geo. Dean, Equitable Place off 328 Collins Street, Melbourne.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, view melbourne, black & white photograph, jack jenner, granite, woolamai, phillip island -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Bundoora Primary School 1877 - 1977, 16/07/1977
Issued to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of Bundoora Primary School.It lists the program for the Centenary Celebrations on 16th July 1977 and surnames of the families who attended the school. Also a brief history of its founding and development.A 4 page folded booklet printed with blue ink on a white background.Nilbundoora, janefield, 1977, 1877, primary school, pine plantation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History from 1920's, 1920o
Then article is about the sale of the Matthews family house in Nell Street Greensborough. This house was built on the Trist Greensborough Dairy land which extended from Nell Street to Vermont Parade and McDowell Street. The house was built in 1951 by Ken Matthews.An article from the Diamond Valley Leader 2010c with a multi coloured photograph.Some pencil notes at the bottom and a date in purple biro.greensborough dairy, matthews family, trist, nell street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Clarence Medhurst, Reflections of Clarence Medhurst, 1960c
This lists the family history and recollections of the Medhurst family in Greensborough. Clarence Medhurst born was born in 1883 and died, aged 84, in 1967. Medhursts were a pioneering family in Greensborough.A photocopy of a 7 page hand written manuscript by Clarence Medhurst. Blue biro words and pencil figures on front page.medhurst, family history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Correspondence - Email messages, Foard family, 2010-2011
An email chat about the Foard store in Greensborough.This store existed in the early Greensborough township and was demolished to allow car parking for the Safeway supermarket.A series of 3 emails mounted on an A4 backing sheet.Nilfoard store, safeway, a k lines, tennis courts, ester street