Greensborough has been a popular place for picnics This article describes the first annual Labour picnic organised by the women's committee of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labour Party in 1925. A highlight of the day was a trek to the Batman Apple Tree in Bosch's orchard.This picnic was held at Mr Bosch's orchard and visited the "Batman" apple tree.1 page printed both sides. Article downoaded from Trove (National Library of Australia)batman apple tree, picnics, orchards, greensborough, australian labour party

A report on the opening of the Greensborough swimming pool in the Plenty River 1937.This pool on the Plenty River still exists today.Article downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).greensborough, swimming pools, plenty river, heidelberg city council

Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers

The article was published as a part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.The article is about Robert Anderson, a founder member of the Diamond Valley Arts Society. Robert served in WW2 and was selected to paint the portrait of Captain Lionel Colin Matthews, a decorated Signals Corps member.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News article. Nilcaptain lionel colin matthews, robert anderson, signals corps, australia remembers, ww2, daimond valley arts society

The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family

The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This story is about Jack Wilcox, a local ex serviceman. Jack served in post war Japan as a part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.An A3 photocopy of an article from the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.Hand written words "Jack Wilcox" on top RH corner.bcof, jack wilcox, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, korean war

Bundoora resident Cameron Simon claimed 3 gold medals in the Australian Masters Athletics Championship.News clipping, black text, colour image.cameron simon, diamond valley athletics club

Montmorency student Liam Doherty won gold in shot put at a School Sports Australia event in Canberra in December 2015. Pickett plans to pursue a career as a professional basketballer in the future.News clipping, black text, colour image.school sports australia, diamond valley basketball association, liam doherty

Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John Berry from Lower Plenty, received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work. Nillumbik Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year was awarded to Eltham local Beth Pender for contributions to the community and various causes.News clipping, black text, colour image.australia day awards, john berry, beth pender

Beverley Brock received a Medal of the Order of Australia for 25+ years of contributions to the community. Ms Brock received the award for helping young people and families overcome emotional, health, educational, financial and family hurdles. Jennifer Loughman received a Medal of the Order of Australia for her contributions to people with cystic fibrosis and their families.News clipping, black text, colour image.australia day awards, beverley brock, jennifer loughman

Article from the Hurstbridge Advertiser (13/12/1935) reporting on the proposed construction of Grimshaw Street and who was responsible for paying for it. Includes reference to many Greensborough streets.2 page article downloaded from the National Library of Australia.

Two students from Montmorency South Primary School, Lucas and Zeke, both had open heart surgery soon after birth. Their parents were supported by HeartKids Australia.News clipping, black text, colour imagemontmorency south primary school, heartkids australia

Michael Collins, senior tennis player and coach at Greensborough Tennis Club played in the successful Australian team in the Von Cramm Cup in June 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.michael collins, greensborough tennis club

Greensborough junior hockey players Tyler Cowley and Casey Hammond represented Australia at the Junior World Cup in India. They also praised their coach Jim Irvine.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough hockey, tyler cowley, casey hammond, hockey

This issue of the Diamond Valley News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" and contains stories of war experiences by local people.16 pages, black and white images and black text. 2 copies.world war ii, australia remembers 1945 - 1995

Australia Day citation of Harold Fraser's 37 years of service to Heathcote Lions Club published in McIvor Times, 24 January 2007Photocopy of newspaper articleharold fraser, australia day awards

Series containing information about various aspects of Australian life and history. It was a lift out from the Herald Sun newspaper.Looseleaf folder containing parts 1-3, 6-7, 9-10, 13 of a 14 part seriesaustralia history

A 1930s illustrated newspaper covering social and society news including visitors to Melbourne and photographs of adults and children attending events such as the races.36 pages, text and black and white images. Orange border on cover.the graphic newspaper

Local RSLs will raise funds to help veterans on this centenary of the foundation of the RSL movement in Australia.News clipping, black text, colour image.returned services league, anzac day

Montmorency mum Sally Heppleston ran in the London Marathon to raise funds for the Stillbirth Foundation of Australia.News clipping, black text, colour image.montmorency, sally heppleston

An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign.The article records some anecdotes of the "Rats of Tobruk". A 2 page magazine article from the RSL's publication MUFTI.Niltobruk, rats of tobruk, 2/15 battalion, 2/13 field company rae

Watsonia man Ned Brewer Maiga will represent Australia in the Blind Cricket Twenty20 World Cup in India later this month (January 2017).News article 1 page, black text, colour image.ned brewer maiga, cricket twenty20 world cup, blind cricket, cricketers

Football and cricket teams in Bundoora are celebrating the opening of a sporting pavilion at N J Telfer Reserve.News article 1 page, black text and colour image.n j telfer reserve, bundoora, australian rules football, cricket

Plenty Road is the second most accident prone street in Australia, with eight pedestrians hit by cars outside La Trobe University this year alone.News article 1 page, black text.la trobe university, accidents, plenty road bundoora, traffic accidents

Grieving Greensborough woman Connie Boglis has had an overwhelmingly positive reaction to her calls for improved support services for returned war veterans after her ex-partner committed suicide.News article 1 page, black text.returned service veterans, greensborough, australia department of veterans affairs, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, jesse bird, connie boglis

Nine gymnasts from Diamond Valley will represent Victoria in the 2017 Australian Gymnastics Championships. A new award recognises contribution of netball volunteers.2 News article, 1 pages, black text.diamond valley, sports, gymnastics, netball

Greensborough’s Howard Cornish has been recognised for his service to music, particularly brass bands, with a Medal of the Order of Australia.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.howard cornish, medal of order of australia

Illustrations of Light Horsemen from 2nd Cavalry Division at their training camp at Broadmeadows: two profiles and one of a machine gun crewTwo newspaper images with captionsaustralian army, broadmeadows training camp, light horsemen

The Diamond Creek Women's Australian Football League side named Scott Gowans as senior coach for 2016.News clipping, black text and colour image. diamond creek womens football club, womens football, scott gowans

Ahmed Hassan of Bundoora was nominated for a Pride of Australia Award for his work with disadvantaged youth.News clipping, black text and colour image. ahmed hassan, pride of australia awards, youth activating youth