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Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete admin block, 27/11/2014
... Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete admin block....Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete admin block... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era ...Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete admin block. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era admin toilet block, 27/11/2014
... Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era admin toilet block....Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era admin toilet block... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era ...Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era admin toilet block. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete shed base, sump and raised edge, 27/11/2014
... Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete shed base...Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete shed base... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era ...Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete shed base, sump and raised edge. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph, Sue Ballantyne, Rosie Bray at NMIT archives opening, 2012_
... in World War 2 through his letters home.... recalls his service in World War 2 through his letters home ...Rosalie Bray was a guest at the opening of the NMIT Archives in 2012. In this photograph she stands in front of a display honouring her father; Tom Thrupp; who was a foundation member of staff at Preston. The display is based around the book written by Rosie 'Tom Thrupp's War' which recalls his service in World War 2 through his letters home.Colour photograph.rosalie bray, tom thrupp, nmit archives -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Jasper Lewis Bolton - World War 1 stretcher bearer, 29/08/1917
Jasper Lewis Bolton's daughter, Jo Petrovic, supplied this information on her father's role as a stretcher bearer in World War I. Jasper Bolton moved to Briar Hill in the inter-war period.3 pages, 2 web articles and personal recollection.world war 1 project, jasper lewis bolton -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy, 1943_
... world war 2... fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2 ...A brief explanation of Lieutenant Carse's connection to Greensborough.Hubert Edward (Ted) Carse fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2.Half page, typedcarse family, operation rimau, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Alexander John McDonald, 1914-1918
A short article about Alexander John McDonald and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Violet Town and his father lived in Bundoora. A second article is included, written by John Gibson and titled: "Alexander John McDonald's Great War"; it gives further detail about this soldier.Article 1:One page, text and colour images; Article 2: 4 pages text and colour imagesworld war 1 project, alexander john mcdonald -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scene 2, 1917_
Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Kenneth Gordon Sharpe, 1914-1918
A short article about Kenneth Gordon Sharpe and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at North Fitzroy; his parents lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, kenneth gordon sharpe -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Reginald Emerson Sims, 1914-1918
A short article about Reginald Emerson Sims and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in Greensborough2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, reginald emerson sims -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Indra Publishing et al, A River to cross, by Arthur Pike, 2001_
... world war 2... to Japan 50 years later. world war 2 Paperback, 222p. A River ...A fictional account of an Australian soldier's memories of World War II and his travels to Japan 50 years later.Paperback, 222p.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Forging paths for soldiers ; and, Appeal keeps the volunteers busy, 19/04/2017
2 articles: A former serviceman is driven to help war veterans find work reports and, Appeal keeps volunteers busy. Local RSLs raise funds in the lead up to ANZAC Day.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.soldiers, war veterans, anzac day -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Victor Edwin Splatt, 1914-1918
A short article about Victor Edwin Splatt and his service in World War 1. Vic Splatt was born in Greensborough. This story was written by Val Wilson.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor edwin splatt -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Benjamin Alfred Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Benjamin Alfred Starling and his service in World War 1. Ben Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, benjamin alfred starling -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter David Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Walter David Starling and his service in World War 1. Walter Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter david starling -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick George Starling, 1914-1918
... George Starling and his service in World War 1. Fred Starling ...A short article about Frederick George Starling and his service in World War 1. Fred Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick starling -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William James Stock, 1914-1918
A short article about William James Stock and his service in World War 1. William Stock is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william james stock -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Turner, 1914-1918
... in Greensborough. world war 1 project harold turner 2 pages, text ...A short article about Harold Turner and his service in World War 1. Harold Turner lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold turner -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Richard Lewis Weir, 1914-1918
A short article about Richard Lewis Weir and his service in World War 1. Richard Weir lived in Bundoora and is commemorated on the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial in Greensborough..2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, richard lewis weir -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter Thomas West, 1914-1918
A short article about Walter Thomas West and his service in World War 1. Walter West worked in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter thomas west -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Albert Cecil Whitlocke, 1914-1918
A short article about Albert Cecil Whitlocke and his service in World War 1. Albert Whitlocke lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, albert cecil whitlocke -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ivy Vera Delany, 1914-1918
A short article about Nurse Ivy Vera Delany and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ivy vera delany -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Gwladys Parker Field, 1914-1918
A short article about Sister Gwladys Parker Field and her service in World War 1. In the post-war period ,she was Matron of the Macleod Repatriation Sanatorium.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, gwladys parker field -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Katie Rae Heriot, 1914-1918
A short article about Nurse Katie Rae Heriot and her service in World War 1. She worked at various military hospitals including 16th AGH Macleod.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, katie rae heriot -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Catherine McGileray Munro, 1914-1918
A short article about Nurse Catherine McGileray Munro and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, catherine mcgileray munro -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Mary Eveline Nicholson, 1914-1918
A short article about Nurse Mary Eveline Nicholson and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, mary eveline nicholson -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ida O'Dwyer, 1914-1918
... O'Dwyer and her service in World War 1. On her return to Australia ...A short article about Sister Ida O'Dwyer and her service in World War 1. On her return to Australia, Ida took charge of 10 AGH at Macleod.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ida odwyer -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Victor Preston Coe, 1914-1918
A short article about Victor Preston Coe and his service in World War 1. Victor Preston Coe was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor preston coe -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Edward Rae Cordner, 1914-1918
A short article about Edward Rae Cordner and his service in World War 1. Edward Rae Cordner was a local doctor who lived in Greensborough post-war.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, edward rae cordner -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Hugh Norman Coventry, 1914-1918
A short article about Hugh Norman Coventry and his service in World War 1. At the time of Hugh Norman Coventry's enlistment, he was living at Diamond Creek. He and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, hugh norman coventry
