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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, What house is that? A guide to Victoria's housing styles, 2007_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A guide to period building styles in Victoria. Contains heritage colour suggestions and description of main architectural elements.These house styles are common throughout Victoria and may also be found in the Greensborough area.31 pages, soft yellow cover with title in grey and white. Colour illustrations and black and white line drawings.houses victoria, heritage council of victoria, heritage victoria, david harvey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Football Club Premiers D.V.F.A. Season 1927, 1927_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph of the Greensborough Football Club, premiers of the Diamond Valley Football League in 1927. This photograph is a record of those involved with the club in a Premiership year 1927.Framed sepia photograph of Greensborough Football Club, players and staff 1927. Timber frame. On back, in black ink: "Property of Shirley Margaret Black [address] (via Mrs Ivy McDowell) dec. Great aunt Greensborough." On front [back row] A Roy, Sec. P.Cummins. A.Purcell. R.Maurer C.Oakley. V.Clough. [second row] H.Jennings,Timekeeper. D.McDowell. E.Lines. A.Langford. J. Whitlock L.Collard H.Burkett W.Franklin, Vice-President. W. Reed. [first row] A.Hood, Trainer. W.Santon J.Simpson. R.Bennett. S.Creese, Captain. E.Godwill. W.Godwill. W.Stock. H.Collard, Trainer. [front row] F.King L.Roy, Boundary H.Collard, Vice-Captaingreensborough football club, diamond valley football association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, MBCV brown beer bottle, circa 1930s, 1930s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Made as bitter ale container in the 1930s to 1940s, World War 11 era.Found near the former WW2 WAAAF base, north west of Greensborough.Brown glass bottle, 26 fluid ounce capacity. MBCV in small spade on shoulder, Carlton "C" on base.MBCV (Manufacturers Bottle Company of Victoria)beer bottle, mbcv, world war ii, glass, spade mark -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, MBCV brown beer bottle, 1920c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Made for lager beer in the World War I to 1920s era.Found near Plenty River in GreensboroughBrown glass bottle, 26 fluid ounce capacity. MBCV in large spade on lower part of bottle, AGM circle monogram on base.MBCV on lower part of bottle.beer bottle, mbcv bottle, world war i, glass, spade mark -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Willis's Mill, 1855c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph of ruins of early flour mill on Plenty River.http://www.mintinc.com.au/pdf/carome_mill_arch_report.pdf Detailed report on same.A photocopy of a photograph of Willis's Flour Mill located on the Plenty River behind Carome Station Mernda.Nilplenty river, flour mill, mernda, yan yean reservoir, riparian rights, 1840, fred kruger, williss mill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Greensborough Views, 1900c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Various views of Greensborough & district in the early 1900's.Records the houses, roads and bridge in Greensborough.2 copies of early Greensborough district photographs.Nilgreensborough, bluestone bridge, main street, aqueduct bridge, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History In The Making, 2009_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records the employment history of GHS President Noel Withers with the Shire of Diamond Valley.Highlights that residents' concerns from 40 years ago are similar to concerns in the current era.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the retirement of Noel Withers, written by Genevieve Gannon.Nilshire of diamond valley, noel withers, greensborough plaza, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (Copy), Bullock Team near Yarrambat, 1899c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Shows a bullock team, typically used for "heavy haulage" up to the 19th century.A typical scene for the local area in the 19th century.Photocopy of sepia toned photograph. Depicts bullock team. In pen: "Bullock Team thought to be near Yarrambat".yarrambat, bullock team, 19th century transportation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 1788: The Brutal Truth of the First Fleet, 1788_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details conditions of the First Fleet in 1788.About the founding of the penal colony in Sydney Town.Paperback, multi coloured outer covers and spine. Front cover illustration of 3 ships of the first fleet. 392 p., ill.Name of original owner on first page.1788, first fleet, convicts, sydney town, new south wales, david hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A big day for quiet achievers, 30/01/2002
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records local award winners in the Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards, presented by local federal MP Jenny Macklin, January 2002.Recognises achievement by local people.Photocopy of Diamond Valley Leader article on local people who had received Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards 2002.jagajaga, jenny macklin, colin adams, angela bearzatto, betty bowen, elaine braby, toni buckley, jenny burdett, louise coon, ronald coon, jim cresp, graham henry, tony mcdonald, melda mcmahon, margaret parker, walter phillips, val strantzen, alec treacher, karen van donkelaar, elizabeth webb, noel withers, brad wyatt, cameron wyatt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A long road to history, 09/03/2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records the origins of local street names.Explains how streets were named from the 1850s, with reference to Main Road Eltham to Research.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the history of street names in the local area. Illustration is a photograph of Main Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society.In pen "DV Leader March 9 2011."research, eltham, street names, main road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1986, 1986_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1986.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1986.watsonia, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1985, 1985_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1985.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1985watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1987, 1987_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1987.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1987.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1988-1989, 1988-1989
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1988-89.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1988-89.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1990, 1990_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1990.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1990.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1992, 1992_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1992.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1992.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosalie Bray, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1994, 1994_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1994.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1994watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
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Folder, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1995, 1995_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1995.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1995.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray 1991, 1991_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local news column details events, people and places of interest as they occurred in Watsonia in 1991.This column was a means of advertising for local community groups and gives a snapshot of the Watsonia area at the time.Spiral bound plastic binder with 20 pockets. Blue title page. Contains photocopies of selected articles from Diamond Valley News 1991.watsonia, rosalie bray, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, Heidelberg: the land and its people 1838-1900; by Donald P. Garden, 1838-1900
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings in 1838 to 1900.There is some reference to the 'annexation' of Greensborough in 1875 and the route of the Heidelberg-Eltham railway line, 1893.Hard cover book. 218 p., ill., maps. Slip cover has a drawing based on an early photograph of the Old England Hotel.Property stamps from Nunawading Public Library (cancelled from their collection)heidelberg, greensborough, donald garden -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Federation of Family History Societies (UK), 2010c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is a coordinating body for genealogical societies world-wide. This publication lists useful websites and affiliated societies useful for research into family history.8 page leaflet detailing useful websites and hints for family history research in Great Britain.federation of family history societies, family history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Montmorency Who? by R. F. Riddiford 1985, 22/02/1985
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Traces the name 'Montmorency' to France, then to Canada and Ireland. Makes some connection (unsubstantiated) to the naming of the suburb of Montmorency.3-page article, copied on pale blue paper.montmorency, r f riddiford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, History of Delta Road Pre-School Association Incorporated, 1975-1987
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the history of the Delta Road Pre-School (Watsonia) from initial meetings in 1975 to plan the pre-school up to 1987. Contains lists of Committee members and children enrolled at the centre. A detailed history from inception through the first 10 years of operation.18-page booklet detailing the history of the Delta Road Pre-School from 1975 to1987. Printed on white paper with pale pink cover.delta road pre school, watsonia, kindergartens -
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Booklet, Banyule City Council, Banyule: Heartland of the Wurundjeri willam, 2011_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This booklet "looks into Banyule's Aboriginal heritage" by detailing some of the history of the Wurundjeri willam clan, including William Barak. Illustrations are from La Trobe Picture Collection, State Library of Victoria. Booklet prepared for Banyule City Council by Phillippa Sutherland.6 pages, colour illustrations. Cover is mainly orange with line drawings courtesy of the Rare Book collection State Library of Victoria. 2 copiesbanyule, wurundjeriwillam, william barak, phillippa sutherland -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Miner killed and rescue effort, 17/12/1936
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Describes the mine collapse that killed Thomas Edward Tangee of Green Hills, Greensborough, in 1936. The site of this mine is unknown in the 21st century.Includes information about the part-time police presence in Greensborough.One page article modified from the Argus 17th December 1936.mine collapse, thomas edward tangee, greenhills, greensborough, police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Notes, Watsonia, 10/04/1891o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Historical information on Watsonia and the Electric Station estate.Handwritten notes from Noel Withers relating to Watsoniawatsonia, electric station estate, frank watson, william black -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Rosalie Bray, Watsonia's Whisper: the official newspaper of the Watsonia Traders. August 2002. [First edition], 2002_08
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Published between August 2002 and December 2005, Watsonia's Whisper advertised traders in the Watsonia Shopping Centre and reported community news and events. Written and edited by Rosalie Bray. Title varies between editions: Watsonia's Whisper or Watsonia WhisperA snapshot of the Watsonia area between 2002 and 2005.8 paged journal, printed in colour. Copied from the original owned by Rosalie Bray (editor). Articles and advertisements related to Watsonia and the Watsonia shopping centre. Housed in clear plastic 20-page binder.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History Transcript, Myrtle Barnett [interview] 19/02/1996, 19/02/1996
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Oral history. Myrtle Barnett ( 1915- ) fostered daughter of Caroline & Ferdinand Barnett; Lower Plenty. 19 Feb 1996.Links: 00024:00741 Transcript of Oral History. Myrtle Barnett (1915- ), fostered daughter of Caroline and Ferdinand Barnett of Lower Plenty. Interviewed by Peter Blackbourn on 19th Feb 1996. Copy 2: Item 741.lower plenty, montmorency, myrtle barnett -
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Oral History Transcript, Jean Huggett (Barnett) and Eadie Barnett (Alexander), 1913o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Lower Plenty. Rosanna Golf Club. Barnett family. Stories of childhood in the Greensborough areaOral History of Jean Huggett (Barnett) 1913-2004; and, Eadie Barnett(Alexander) 1914-200. Interviewed and compiled by Peter Blackbourn.lower plenty, rosanna golf club, barnett family, chapman family