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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Pan books, The White rabbit, 1954_
... world war 2... in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2... World War 2 f. f. e. yeo-thomas world war 2 268 p. pbk ...Account of Wing Commander F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas' work in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2268 p. pbk.f. f. e. yeo-thomas, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, T. C. F. Prittie et al, Escape to freedom, 1954_
... world war 2... World war 2... from German camps during World war 2 world war 2 576 p. illus ...Account of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during World war 2576 p. illus. pbkworld war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ivan Chapman, Details enclosed, 1941_
... and Germany during World War 2... in Greece, Yugoslavia, Romania and Germany during World War 2 ...Account of two Australians, captured in Greece in 1941 and imprisoned in prisoner of war camps in Greece, Yugoslavia, Romania and Germany during World War 2224 p. pbkprisoners of war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Work on paper - Folder of Documents, Ian Bryant, War Memorial Park Greensborough, 2011_
Folder of documents about War Memorial Park Greensborough including aerial photographs and title documents (collected by Ian Bryant) and other information on War Memorial Park bordered by McDowell Street, Ester Street, Henry Street and Vermont Parade Greensborough.Folder of documents - 2 ring binder and A4 printed pages in plastic pockets.greensborough war memorial park, public space, war memorials, ian bryant, parks banyule -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, 2016_
... . 2 copies Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from ...A collection of stories of World War One from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.Collected by Yarra Plenty Regional Library with contributors from the local area.227 p., illus. 2 copiesyarra plenty regional library, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, H. Leonard, Lieutenant Hubert Edward Carse, 1914o
... world war 2. malayan campaign... during World War 2 using limpet mines. Compiled by Officer Cadet... Japanese ships during World War 2 using limpet mines. Compiled ...Service records of Lieutenant Hubert Edward Carse, both as officer in the R.A.N. and R.A.N.V.R; with details of his activities in the Z Special Force, which sank many Japanese ships during World War 2 using limpet mines. Compiled by Officer Cadet Harrison Leonard.This compilation made by Harrison Leonard; a student officer at Australian Defence Force Academy Canberra.Text and reproductions of service records in plastic folderworld war 2. malayan campaign, hubert edward carse -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
... world war 1 2 folders of articles, text and photographs. Major ...Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, A very long war: the families who waited / by Margaret Reeson, 2000_
... world war 2... in the New Guinea islands during World War 2. ... 2. world war 2 new guinea in world war 2 Owner's name inside ...This book tells the story of families of men missing in the New Guinea islands during World War 2. Paperback. 200 pages, black and white illustrations.Owner's name inside front cover.world war 2, new guinea in world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping (copy), Diamond Valley News, War vet's keen eye, 1998_
... World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won ...World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention for his photography in a Department of Veterans Affairs competition.Copy of news clipping, black text and image.clive cook, artists - greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World War II, 1995_
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Work on paper - Invitation [copy], Bundoora Farewell Social Committee, The Bundoora Farewell Committee 1946, 31/07/1940
... world war 2... to fight in World War 2.... Hall in honour of men joining up to fight in World War 2 ...Copy of an invitation to the Bundoora Farewell Social Committee 'social and dance tendered to members of soldiers, sailors and airmen leaving the district on active service'. Held on 31st July 1940 at the Bundoora District Hall in honour of men joining up to fight in World War 2.An example of community spirit during the war years.Copy of invitation, blue text on white paper.Name of invitee inside.bundoora, bundoora public hall, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete and guttering, 27/11/2014
... Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete and guttering....Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete and guttering... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era ...Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete and guttering. 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 Society
Photograph - 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 Society
Photograph - 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 Society
Photograph - 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 Society
Photograph, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Photograph - 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Book, 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 Society
Newspaper 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, 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