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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, One of Bundoora's Little Athletes, 06/03/1969
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Shows Peter Fraser practising for shot put and mentions the Bundoora Little Athletics Club.Mentions coming formation of the Diamond Valley Little Athletics club.A photocopy of a black and white clipping published by the Whittlesea Post that features a photograph of Peter Fraser.Nillittle athletics, bundoora, diamond valley, dvlac -
Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, G E Kerry, Rand Street Swingbridge, 1980c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The sketch portrayed is by Ron Reynolds and was printed the book "Greensborough and Greenhills" in 1973. This is a Christmas greeting to Jessie Angus (nee Partington).The Rand St Swing bridge allowed easy access to Greensborough railway station and shops for those who lived on the eastern side of the Plenty River.A white greeting card made from stiffened card and folded at the left side.A personal greeting to Jessie Angus (nee Partington)written on both inside pages.ron reynolds, jessie angus, partington, rand st, swing bridge, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Facts & Figures, 1967_06
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This 64 page booklet was first issued in 1958 and distributed free of charge to customers. It contained such interesting snippets as a list of Kings and Queens of England to population lists and information about the planets. This was a popular item amongst school children.The State Savings Bank of Victoria existed until 1991 when it was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. It was a major provider of home loan in the post war period.A 62 page booklet issued by the State Savings Bank of Victoria. The outer cover has a dark olive green background colour and has some yellow detail in the design.Some pencil scribbling on inside covers.state savings bank of victoria, ssb -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Cemetery: list of burials, 1863o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Greensborough cemetery was established in 1863 and burials continued into the 20th century. Many Greensborough pioneer families are buried here.A list of early residents of the Greensborough district.Black folder with clear plastic cover. Contains a list of burials at Greensborough Cemetery with brief information on each one.greensborough cemetery, cemeteries, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Board members, Domestic Services, 1992_08
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs include staff, patients, buildings and functions held for the hospital. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 1.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. Photo album with grey cover. 10 pages, 29 photographs of varying sizes. Title typed and pasted on front cover.diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Surgical/Day surgery/ Theatre/CSSD, 1990o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs include staff, patients, buildings and functions held for the hospital. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 2.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. Photo album with grey cover. 15 pages, 36 colour photographs of varying sizes. Title typed and pasted on front cover. diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Midwifery/Nursery, 1990o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs include staff and patients in midwifery and the nursery. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 3As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. During its heyday most children from Greensborough and surrounding areas were born at Diamond Valley Community Hospital.Photo album with grey cover. 28 pages, 77 photographs of varying sizes. Title typed and pasted on front cover. diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. 50th Anniversary of D.V.C.H, 18/08/1991
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. This album contains photographs of the 50th Anniversary celebrations at DVCH and includes the 'Gala Day' 18/8/91 and Staff 'High Tea' 15/8/91. The album includes programs, an invitation and list of acceptances. Photographs include staff and functions held for the hospital. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 4. As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. It also shows the social aspect of a busy local hospital. Photo album with dark red cover. 31 pages, 138 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on front cover. Inscription inside front cover: "Photos and Album by Marg Langtree." diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, 50th anniversary of dvch, gala day 1991, high tea 1991, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Special functions involving DVCH medical staff. Vol 1 from May 1990, 29/05/1990
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs include staff, patients, buildings and functions held for the hospital. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 5. As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. Photo album with red cover. 32 pages, 134 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on front cover. Inscription inside front cover: "Photos and Album by Marg Langtree." diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Redevelopment Program 1990/91. Vol 1, 06/03/1990
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. This album records the redevelopment/building program in 1990-1991, and includes functions such as 'Turning the Sod' and many photos of buildings under construction. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs include staff, patients, buildings and functions held for the hospital. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 6. As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. Many of the old hospital buildings in Grimshaw Street are still in use as medical rooms and it is interesting to see them being built in 1990.Photo album with dark blue cover. 56 pages, 253 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on front cover.diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough. 1870, 1870_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children]. Photo and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.Early evidence of farming and animal husbandry in the Greensborough area.Black and white photograph, enlarged and mounted on timber backing.Typed caption pasted on front of photograph: 'Robert Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough.' Identification of those in photo by Faye Fort 2015.robert whatmough, whatmough, willis vale, greensborough, wilson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Decorative object - Door Pane, glass, Shire of Diamond Valley, 30/09/1964
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This glass door insert is one of a pair previously inserted into the entrance doors to the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 30/09/1964 until 1994. After the local government mergers of 1994, the Shire of Diamond Valley offices were used by the Nillumbik Council.This etched glass is a reminder of the Shire of Diamond Valley. As a large piece of glass it is fragile and could have easily been lost or broken when the Diamond Valley offices changed ownership.Clear glass door insert. Etched with insignia of Shire of Diamond Valley.Glass is etched with the coat of arms of the Shire of Diamond Valley surrounded by inscription 'Shire of Diamond Valley. Proclaimed 1964'.shire of diamond valley, emblems, glass etching, local government buildings, door panels -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plan, Plan of Manatunga Circuit Greensborough subdivision, 1970_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Plan of Manatunga Circuit subdivision. Prepared by O'Connor and Beveridge (land surveyors) for Development Underwriting (developers). Plan of subdivision. Part of Crown Portion 3. Parish of Nillumbik, County of Evelyn.An original example of a subdivision plan in the expanding suburb of Greensborough. The 1960s and 1970s saw this area develop from a rural farming area to a suburb.Plan of subdivision. Printed on buff paper, hand coloured. Mounted on cardboard. Includes 2 small cards attached.Various handwritten comments. Small cards from Survey Branch, Office of Titles.greensborough, manatunga circuit, diamond creek road, plenty river drive -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Ignatian, 10th March 1994, 10/03/1994
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is a general newsletter produced by Loyola College and distributed to parents. In this edition the front page article and 4 page centre lift out deal with the ongoing bid to protect the former Loyola seminary from demolition.Loyola, a Jesuit seminary in Watsonia was opened in 1934, with Loyola College, a Catholic secondary school opening in 1980 on 4 acres adjacent to the seminary. In the early 1990s the College was keen to take over the seminary buildings. 8 page newsletter. Printed in black on white paper (discoloured). Title of publication is printed in red. Complete volume available at GHS.loyola college, loyola seminary watsonia, ignatian -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Outbid college blasts Loyola sale, and, Panel backs shire on Loyola, 07/09/1994
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...These articles detail the changes to planning regulations around the Loyola seminary site and its sale by the state government to the Maharishi organisation in 1994.These articles show the community interest in the Loyola site and its buildings and form part of the ongoing history of this site.2 newspaper articles. Text only.loyola college, loyola seminary watsonia, ignatian, maharishi -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, As time goes by; a history of our schools, 27/08/1997
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This supplement to the Diamond Valley Leader August 27 1997, lists details of the foundation and history of all schools in the Diamond Valley/Banyule area.Information regarding the foundation of primary and secondary schools in the area. includes state, catholic and private schools.5 pages copied from Diamond Valley Leader 1997.heidelberg, ivanhoe, schools, banyule, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Memoirs History 1808 -1883 [extract], 1808-1883
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...These pages are an extract from "Memoirs History 1808-1883" pages 345-350. This is John Lindsay Beale's account of the formation of the Greensborough Roads Board and Robert William Whatmough's participation on that Board.The Whatmough and Beale families were pioneers in the Greensborough district. This primary source discusses the difficulties of finding a compromise between those living adjacent to the Plenty River and building and maintaining a roadway between Greensborough and Melbourne.4 pages of typed text. An extract from "Memoirs History 1808 -1883" pages 345 - 350.greensborough roads board, beale, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Correspondence, Shire of Diamond Valley, Greensborough District Centre [Letter], 06/01/1989
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The letter was sent to the Fraser Family in response to a query on the future of the Greensborough District Centre.At the time of its creation Greensborough was undergoing a lot of change and there was a fear among older residents that the character of the town would be lost.A 5 page letter on the letterhead of the former Shire of Diamond Valley. Nilgreensborough district centre, shire of diamond valley, fraser family, development, 1989 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Unknown, Greensborough Fishing Club, 1940s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The group features the late Lindsay McKellar Black.The Greensborough Angling Club is still meeting in its Para Rd clubrooms.A black and white photocopy of a photograph of a group of members of the Greensborough Angling Club.Blue biro words in the LH margin.greensborough angling club, para rd -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Got It Covered, 01/08/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is about the Briar Hill Primary school receiving a grant of $2,470 from the Leader Local Grants scheme.Briar Hill primary school has used the money to build a steel shade arbour to protect the students from the sun.A 2 page multi coloured newspaper article from Diamond Valley Leader.Nilbriar hill primary school, leader local grant, sun shelter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Lansdowne Press, Gendarme the Police Horse: by John Richardson, photographs by Ian Brown, 1971_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This children's book tells the story of 'Gendarme' a much loved Melbourne police horse during the 1970s.The connection to Greensborough is through Trevor Partington who owned this book. Trevor was a mounted policemen.32 pages, hard cover. black and white illustrations.Inside front cover: "This book belonged to Trevor Partington who worked with Victoria Police as a mounted policeman. Alex Tassell (Gendarme's trainer) was Trevor’s boss. - Faye Fort (nee Partington) 2013." gendarme (police horse), alex tassell, trevor partington, victoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Thunder Bay Press, Melbourne: then and now; by Heather Chapman and Judith Stillman, 2005_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This book shows early photographs of Melbourne landmarks and compares them with the same site in the 21st century. Some building remain and some sites have been redeveloped.A comparison of sites within Melbourne.144 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Hard cover.melbourne, historic buildings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, William Heinemann Australia, Made in Australia: a sourcebook of all things Australia, 1986_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This book celebrates Australian 'creative genius' by describing some of the inventions originating in Australia.A good source book of Australian inventions.224 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Hard cover.inventions, australian culture, australian artists -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Collins' Street Directory: Melbourne & suburbs 1951, 1951_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This 1951 street directory covers many Melbourne suburbs but not Greensborough. In the 1950s Greensborough was still a rural settlement. This directory is interesting for anyone wanting to check mid-20th century developments.A comprehensive coverage of suburban, inner city streets.Street directory. 411 pages, maps.melbourne, street directories -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Gwen Rogerson, The Austin Hospital. 1882-1972; by Gwen Rogerson, 1882-1972
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This unpublished manuscript was written to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg. This manuscript contains copies of illustrations and documents from the early days of the Austin Hospital.Unpublished manuscript. Typewritten, 121 pages, includes photocopied illustrations pasted into manuscript. austin hospital, heidelberg, gwen rogerson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Macmillan Company of Australia, A century of compassion: a history of the Austin Hospital; by E. W. Gault and Alan Lucas, 1982_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is the official centenary history of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg. A detailed history of the Austin Hospital with access to many early photographs of the hospital buildings.378 pages, black and white illustrations. Hard cover.austin hospital, heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Country Women's Association of Victoria, Years of adventure: fifty years of service by the Country Women's Association of Victoria, 1928-1978
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A short history of the Country Women's Association of Victoria 1928-1978. 76 pages, black and white photographs. Soft cover.country womens association of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Redevelopment program 1990/91. Volume II, 1990_12
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photographs include patients, staff, internal and external buildings and garden development. The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 7.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved.Photo album with black cover. 25 pages, 125 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on cover.diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Reception and Training, 1990o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photographs of reception area at DVCH and staff training. Includes CPR classes and operating theatre training. The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 8.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. Photo album with white and grey cover. 38 pages, 125 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on front cover. diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Life at the DVCH. Functions, events and other happenings. Volume I, 1987_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Social activities at DVCH include farewells, dinner dances, community outreach activities. Includes staff newsletters and hospital accreditation information. The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 9,As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. This particular album shows the community involvement with the hospital.Photo album with blue cover. 46 pages, 133 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on front cover. Inscription inside front cover: "Photos and Album by Marg Langtree." diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch