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Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Ivy Medhurst, Information re the Medhurst Whatmough and Partington families by Ivy Medhurst, 24/04/1826
... connection with the Methodist (Wesleyan) Church. Explains ...Family memoirs of a descendant of Greensborough pioneer families. Deals mainly with the Medhurst family connection with the Methodist (Wesleyan) Church.Explains the connection between the Medhurst family and the early history of the Wesleyan Church in Melbourne from the 1840s.20 page exercise book with handwritten family memoirs. Title handwritten on cover: Information re the Medhurst Whatmough and Partington families by Ivy Medhurst, daughter of David and Martha.medhurst family, ivy medhurst, methodist church, wesleyan church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Klomp Club, by Rosie Bray, 1973_
Short history of the Klomp Club (Kids love our mission programs) which ran from 1973 to 2002 with the participation of the Scipture Union, Greensborough Uniting Church and Wendy Dean from the All Saints Anglican Church2 p. document, with col. photographklomp club, greensborough uniting church, all saints anglican church greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet and article, Diamond Valley Local History Tour 2019, by Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 22/10/2019
Cover article written by Rosie Bray. In addition to YPRL booklets which have a brief history of each site visited, there are leaflets on Anglican parish of Diamond Creek; Nillumbik Cemetery; Ellis Cottage; Greensborough Cemetery and Sutherland Homes for ChildrenBooklet (2 copies) containing a brief history of sites visited on the Library's Diamond Valley Tour 2019, with 21 p. of supplementary information by various writers and 6 photographs taken on the tour.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, st katherines church st helena, andrew yandell reserve, greensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Diamond Valley News, Toc H Lights, 2000_
Article from "Born in a Barn" a history of the Greensborough Uniting Church, of which Tom Vickers was a member. This article deals with the Toc H Lights project in which members installed lights and safety equipment in homes of elderly. Tom Vickers was an active member of the Toc H.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of article copied from bookvickers family, tom vickers, greensborough uniting church, toc h -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, 80th Anniversary Greensborough Methodist Church 1935, 05/04/1935
Brief history of Methodist worship in the Greensborough area, with an account of the pageant held in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the church.2 p. black and white text and photograph, copied from Trovegreensborough methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Unknown, History in the district - St Katherine's Church St Helena, 01/04/1976
... A short history of the church and estate surrounding St... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A short history of the church ...A short history of the church and estate surrounding St Katherine's Church St Helena, tracing its origins to Major Anthony Beale and his family. The chapel was named after his wife Katherine Rose.This church is significant due to its age and connection to Major Beale and the early settlement at Greensborough.I printed page with line drawing.st katherines church st helena, anthony beale, rose chapel -
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
Book, Green and growing 150 years: Historical snapshots of All Saints' Anglican Church Greensborough, 2005_
... anniversary of those first services. It outlines the history... the history of the church and lists the Vicars and organisations ...Anglican services have been held in the Greensborough area since 1839 (at St Katherine's St Helena) with services at All Saints' beginning in 1855. This volume celebrates the 150th anniversary of those first services. It outlines the history of the church and lists the Vicars and organisations associated with All Saints' Greensborough.An anniversary book with general information about the Greensborough area.56 pages, colour and black and white photographs. all saints anglican church greensborough, st katherines church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, David Medhurst / by Ivy Medhurst, 24/04/1836
David Medhurst was a Greensborough pioneer. His daughter Ivy tells of his relationship with the Methodist Church. This story was transcribed from the original handwritten text.A family story of David Medhurst.3 pages text.david medhurst, ivy medhurst -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - view of Henty's Beach, Portland, 1930s
Black and white photo, white border. View of Henty Beach Portland, looking north to water tower, Whaler's Bluff, spire of the All Saints Catholic Church. Cars on beach in foreground, numerous people on sand / in water, Railway Pier and Baths visiblephotography, henty beach, portland, whalers bluff -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - All Saints Catholic Church & Loreto Convent, Portland, n.d
Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & white photo showing the spire of All Saints Church in Portland on the left and the top section and spire of Loreto Convent, Portland.con kroker, kroker, photography, loreto, all saints church -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - St. Stephens Church, Portland, 1934
Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary Celebrations in Portland.Black and white photograph showing stone building (church) in shade of tree with stone fence and iron gate in foreground. Crosses attached to roof of building.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: St. Stephens Church Portland. New fence erected for Centenary 1934.esther winifred hall, portland centenary, 1934, henty -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Card x 4 - All Saints / Loreto Sisters / Souvenir, 1984
White cardboard. Black print. View of All Saints Church & Harbor. Reverse: Souvenir of 150th Anniversary of the Foundation of Portland and the Centenary 1984 of the Arrival of Loreto Sisters 1884-1984. "Work with Constancy & Courage". (Mother Mary Mackillop). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet, Church Service, n.d
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Brochure - New Horizons Open, c. 1961
A brochure published by the Methodist Church (Portland Circuit) in 1961, in support of a new Portland Stewardship Venture. Heavy white glossy paper, black and white photos, including of one of Portland Harbour on front cover, black print, red headlines. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Back to Casterton 1938, 1938
Souvenir book, paper cover, white with black print. 40 pages containing history of Casterton and surrounding districts, local properties, current clubs, churches, schools, businesses etc. plus advertisements, photos.book, souvenir publication, casterton, 1930s, 1938 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Crucifix, n.d
Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & white photo of part of bluestone external wall of All Saints Catholic Church, Portland, with a large wooden cross and statue of Christ, attached to it.Back: Kroker, top left, pencilcon kroker, kroker, photography, all saints church, portland, crucifix -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Illustration Portland Barton's Beach, n.d
Illustration. Taken and cut from a book. Black and White rectangle image on off white paper. Portland from Barton's Beach, looking north west. Panoramic view in background of Portland's town with original buildings. All Saints Catholic Church with spire recognisable. Pier in the Middle right with various structures and a docked ship with sails. Bottom left 3 people launching two canoes at the beach. Wattle Creek or Salt Creek with bridge structure on the middle left. Front: 'VIEW OF PORTLAND' - printed, bottom frame. Signature 2cm in from the left corner of the frame 'CALVERT. SS'portland, bartons beach, portland bay -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Albert Henry Fullwood, Portland Victoria, c. 1886
Scene of Portland Harbour. View includes people walking on beaches, jetties, morred boats (some with sails, some without). Upper centre of image shows a town, with a church to the right. To the left centre is a planned garden with people promenading. In foreground is empty land with a few seagulls. A train track enters the image on bottom centre. Print is predominantly in shades of blue, grey and brown. Framed, no glass.Front: A. H. Fullwood Back: (no insciptions)print, portland harbour -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh, Church Street Greensborough, 1907_
Deals with a tenancy agreement between the Marsh and Partington families. There is also a brief family history of the Marsh family in Greensborough.Marsh and Partington families are Greensborough pioneer families.Collection of documents relating to the Marsh family. In particular a dispute about a log crossing on the Plenty River, the access to which was across Marsh's land.Some handwritten documents.marsh family, partington, greensborough, hailes street, church street, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, The Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years - 1850-2000, 1850-2000
This page deals with some of the history of the Greensborough Uniting Church as told by Sylvia Davey (nee Sutton). The photograph is of Sylvia and her new husband leaving the Greensborough Methodist Church after their marriage in 1934. The small newspaper clipping celebrates Sylvia's 90th birthday (circa 1994) and was written by Rosalie Bray.Contains anecdotes about the early days of the Uniting (Methodist) Church in Greensborough.One page article, including photograph, copied from book. Includes newspaper clipping about Sylvia Davey, the bride in the photograph.On newspaper clipping "by Rosalie Bray"greensborough methodist church, greensborough uniting church, sylvia davey, sylvia sutton, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Opening and Dedication of the new Greensborough Methodist Church, 05/02/1966
The booklet was issued for the opening and dedication of the new Methodist Church in Greensborough on 5th February 1966.The booklet also outlines the history of Methodism in the Colony of Victoria and in Greensborough. It has a time line of significant events that led up to the opening. Also included are the Order of Service and lists of the Officers of the Church such as the then current Minister and Trustees and also a list of all Ministers of the Circuit to which Greensborough had been attached.A 16 page booklet issued for the opening of the Greensborough Methodist Church on 5th February 1966.Nilgreensborough, methodist church, 1966, ministers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
... methodist church 3 page history of the Partington Family's life ...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, The Age, Rose remembered as a suburb blooms, 19/02/2011
and article about Anthony Beale and the history of St Katherine's Anglican Church, St Helena. The church in the article was originally erected in memory of Katherine Rose Beale, wife of Major Anthony Beale an original pioneer of Greensborough.News clipping, text and colour image. 2 copiesmajor anthony beale, katerine rose beale, st katherines anglican church, rose chapel, british east india company, walter withers, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Steeped in History, 13/05/1998
This is an article on the 140th Anniversary celebrations of St Katherine's chapel on 17/05/1998.The original chapel was built by Major Anthony Beale an early pioneer of the Greensborough district.A black and white news article featuring 2 photographs.Pencil written on top right corner.st katherine's anglican church, major anthony beale, st helena, anniversaries, jock ryan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, The Time when three men owned Watsonia; St Katherine's Church at St Helena; When the railway came to the Diamond Valley, 29/09/1964
Three articles from 1964 on the history of suburbs in the new Shire of Diamond Valley - Greensborough, Watsonia and St Helena.Articles on the building of Greensborough, Montmorency and Watsonia Railway Stations, and establishment of St Helena.Pp. 28-30 of Diamond Valley News, 29 September 1964.greensborough railway station, montmorency railway station, watsonia, watsonia railway station, beale family, frank watson, shire of diamond valley, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster, Kathleen Hislop, St Katherine's Anglican Church and Cemetery, St Helena Road, St Helena, 1980c
Student poster on the history of St Katherine's Anglican Church and Cemetery, St Helena Road, St Helena.Poster, possibly school assignment. Colour photographs and text mounted on dark red poster. References on back. Poster is laminatedst katherines church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1881 British Census and National Index, 1881_
Comprises data for England, Scotland, wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man by Regions, and the Royal Navy, with Family History resource File Viewer disc.Ring binder containing 24 CD-Romsfamily history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, St Katherine's Church St Helena, plaque, 1858o
... Plaque outlining the history of St Katherine's Church St... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Plaque outlining the history of St ...Plaque outlining the history of St Katherine's Church St Helena, first built in 1858 by Major Anthony Beale and named after his wife Katherine Rose.Digital copy of colour photographst katherines church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Richard Marsh and his family, 1907c
The photograph shows the family group in the early 20th century. The house was known as "Dunbar Corner". The Marsh family moved to Greensborough in 1907. their son Arnold pictured in the centre of the front row, lived in the house until the late 20th century.A black and white photograph of Richard Marsh, his wife and their children.Blue biro writing on rear of photograph names the family group and gives some history of the family.richard marsh, arnold marsh, jonah britnell, hailes st, church lane, 1907, dunbar corner