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Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Breath of Life, 1961-1962
Small card issued at Ampol petrol stations 1961-62 in order to teach basic mouth to mouth resuscitation.1.5 million cards issued in 1961-62 as a community service.Folded card; white with black text and drawings.ampol, life saving, mouth to mouth resuscitation, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Insight: news of Bundoora; published by the Bundoora Progress Association, 1976_12
Contains local news and details of community activities in Bundoora. Newsletter of the Bundoora Progress Association at a time when the area was developing into a suburb.2 copies of Newsletter: Dec 1976 (14 p.), June 1977 (4 p.)bundoora, bundoora progress association, insight, black family, fraser family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Vale, Bill Huitt: by Linley Hartley, 06/08/1985
This article, written following the death of Bill Huitt in 1985, links his family and his wife Amy's family with several of the Greensborough pioneer families. Includes details of the Huitt family businesses in Greensborough.Links Greensborough pioneer families.One page, text and photos.bill huitt, william huitt, rustin family, partington family, knapsey family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Let's visit Bundoora, 1841o
This collection of notes aims 'for a deeper appreciation and understanding of the impact of our lives; culture and actions;.in Bundoora; a developing community'. Includes copies of uncited articles; photos and maps.Background information on Bundoora in the 20th century.Collection of articles, possibly notes from an oral presentation. Complete document available at GHS."Contents largely sourced from "In the beginning there was only the land", Len Kenna, 1988." - note on page 1.bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Bundoora: What's in a Suburb?, 16/09/2000
A short history of Bundoora from its earliest subdivision in 1838 to the end of the 20th century. Includes information on hospitals in the area - Larundel, Mont Park, 1 page, text, photos and map.bundoora, mont park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Unknown, Bundoora Primary School No.1915, 1877_
Short history of the Bundoora Primary School no.1915 in Plenty Road. The building was erected in 1877. In 2014 the original building is all that is left with the Metropolitan Ring Road on the south border and commercial development to the north.Photocopy of article and photograph.bundoora primary school, janefield state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Bank pledges sought, 16/07/2003
In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.News article. Black and white text and colour photo. 2 copies.Date written in pen.bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, laurie joyner, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Greensborough Festival 1988, 04/10/1988
The Greensborough Festival 1988 was part of the local bi-centenary celebrations. These articles name the festival Committee and explain the creative style of the event.Community involvement in the Diamond Valley.Photocopies of 2 news articles. Black and white text and photos.greensborough festival 1988, rosalie bray, greensborough plaza, diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Shire of Eltham, The day a caller fired a bullet in the bank, 1949_
A story about an attempted hold up at the former Commercial Bank of Australia agency in Main Road Eltham, now used as an opportunity shop.Photocopy of page from unknown book. Black and white text and line drawing.lindsay spear, stebbing, eltham, commercial bank eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, The day hope died for a soldier's wife, 26/06/1941
Rosalie Bray (nee Thrupp) recalls events at the end of World War 2, following her father's death.A personal story of the aftermath of World War 2.Photocopy of news article. 2 pages, black and white text and photos.rosalie bray, thrupp family, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plan, Surveyor's Street Plan of Melbourne 1837 [copy], 1837_
Copy of Surveyor's Street Plan of Melbourne 1837. Donated by Patsy Coverdale and accompanied by brief details of her family connection to the map. Copies of plan available for sale from Greensborough Historical Society.Map of early Melbourne with connections to a current resident.Copy of plan, mounted on timber and framed.melbourne street plan, coverdaye, umpleby -
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 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
Memoir, High School Parents at Watsonia by Patsy Coverdale, 1962o
A brief overview of Mrs Patsy Coverdale's time as a parent at Watsonia High School.Personal story of one parent's perspective of Watsonia High School.One page, typed.watsonia high school, patsy coverdale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Jessop, John Cecil (1892-1968), 1892-1968
Biographical information about John Cecil Jessop, Councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg and Chairman of the MMBW. The photograph (copy) is of his time as Mayor.A Greensborough local who worked on many community projects.2 photocopied pages, text and photograph.On page 1:"Australian Dictionary of Biography 1940-1980", on page 2: "Diamond Valley Story by Diane Edwards"john cecil jessop, jessop, mmbw -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My trip to Wales in 2007, by June Hall (nee Evans), 2007_
Recounts June Hall's trip to Wales and her search for family connections.2 pages of text.june hall, june evans -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Watsonia, previously part of Greensborough, by June Hall, 1924o
A brief history of Watsonia and early landowners.One page of text.watsonia, grace park, frank watson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Diamond Valley Learning Centre, Centricity. No 7. Newsletter of the Diamond Valley Learning Centre, 1970s
Newsletter of the Diamond Valley Learning Centre in its early days. Contains news and stories written by students at the Centre.A significant piece of the history of DVLC, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2013.5 pages of text.Name of owner written on first page.centricity, bev moss, diamond valley learning centre -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Collection, Tom Vickers - Rotarian, 1990s
Portraits of Tom Vickers, wife Beryl and photographs of Rotary activities. Tom Vickers was the Greensborough pharmacist and a well known identity in the area. One photograph depicts Tom Vickers and Graeme Trotter with the commemorative plaque at the pioneer children's cemetery near the Plenty River Greensborough. Te plaque was donated by Greensborough Rotary.Local identity and Rotary activities.4 photographs in orange folder.Captions on back of each photograph.greensborough rotary, tom vickers, beryl vickers, graeme trotter. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Collection, Richard Pinn, Plenty River 1979, by Alan Pinn, 1979_
Photographs of the Plenty River Greensborough. One shows Richard Pinn walking his dog (Jah) on track by river, the second photo is a close up of the Greensborough Bluestone Bridge and steps to river. The bridge has since been demolished and the path replaced by a concrete bike/walking path.Shows the river pathways and bluestone bridge in the 1979.2 b&w photographs.plenty river, greensborough, richard pinn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Hume Street Improvement Committee, 1958_
The Hume Street Improvement Committee was one of several 'progress associations' in the Greensborough area at the time the area was being urbanised. A typed page explains the concerns of residents when the street was being paved. Includes photographs and maps of area.These documents are concerned with the urbanisation of Greensborough in the mid 20th century while residents tried to maintain the rural feel of the area.Foolscap manilla folder containing various lists, maps and photographs.On cover "Hume Street Improvement Committee/ spare circulars/maps"greensborough, road making, brian roberts, hume street improvement committee, briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Government Printer, The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1988_
2 books, 1 brochure and letter regarding changes to the Australian Constitution 1988. This set was distributed to schools throughout Australia.2 books, 1 leaflet and letter.Written on cover: "Vertical File: Constitution"australia constitution, constitutional commission -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Minutes, Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Minutes 2013. Book 1, 2013_
Agenda and minutes of the Committee of Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Dated 2013. Available at Resource Centre.Official record of the management of Greensborough Historical Society.Typed Agenda and Minutes in blue plastic folder.On cover: GHS Meetings 2013.greensborough historical society, public records, meetings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Man of Steel: Greensborough Secondary College 1992, 16/09/1992
Greensborough Secondary College's 1992 production, "Man of Steel", is a spoof of the Superman story, but set in the Diamond Valley. Record of the students and staff involved in this production.Production program. 8 pages, text and illus. Pale blue cover.greensborough secondary college, man of steel -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Loyola College Staff Photograph 1995, 1995_
Staff photograph 1995 Loyola College Bundoora. Principal John Kennedy.A record of the staff at Loyola College in 1995.Colour photograph of staff members with names beneath photo.loyola college, john kennedy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The (Melbourne) Magazine, Our first Rock Star: Johnny Chester, 1959o
The story of Johnny Chester and his career as a rock and roll star from the 1950s.Although the connection with Greensborough is not mentioned in this article, Johnny Chester and his family lived in Greenhills.3 pages, text and col. illus.johnny chester, rock and roll music -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home of Bill and Dot Splatt, 1945c
From accompanying typed caption: "Home of Bill and Dot Splatt. Purchased approx 1915-1918 and stayed in the family until mid 1950s. 37 Grimshaw Street Greensborough - site of Methodist Church."This home was demolished for the site of the 'new' Greensborough Methodist Church. Copy of Black and white photograph. Copy 2 printed Item 1054.Caption is typed.methodist church greensborough, grimshaw street, splatt family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Dead right; in the name of the law, 08/06/2013
This feature article deals with Professor Stephen Cordner, Victorian forensic scientist, and his work. Professor Cordner is a member of the Cordner family of Greensborough, a well-known family of doctors.News clipping, text and colour photos.cordner family, stephen cordner, don cordner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Loyola College 1980-2005, 1980-2005
The book, 'Loyola College 1980-2005' includes a 12 page history of Loyola College from its founding. The folder contains a collage of photos from 1990, including the removal of a chapel from Arthurs Creek to the Loyola site.A brief history and list of important events in the first 25 years of Loyola College.21 page book. Blue cover with text. Folder with photographs.Folder dated 1990.loyola college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Jack Maurer photographs, 1915c
The Maurer family have historical links to the Greensborough area. Marble Hall has been demolished. This is a rare photograph of the interior. [Note: Eltham and Whittlesea Advertiser, on Friday 21 June 1929 Page 2 covers the accidental death of Rudolph Maurer, aged 35] Significant photo of the interior of Marble Hall and the Maurer family.One A4 page, photocopied photographs with handwritten captions.Captions: Photo 1: Inside Marble Hall, pool hall owned by Rudolf Fred Maurer. Photo 2: Rudolf Maurer, Eugene Maurer, Stan Rook (uncle of Jack Maurer)maurer family, jack maurer, marble hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unknown, Methodist Church Main Street Greensborough, 1940c
The Greensborough Methodist Church stood in Main Street Greensborough and was central to the social life of the suburb in the early 20th century. This original site is now part of the Greensborough Plaza shopping complex. The Church moved to the new building in Grimshaw Street circa 1970s. This photograph shows the red brick church, now demolished.Copy of colour photograph of red brick church, mounted on yellow card and laminated.Caption: 'Methodist Church, Main Street Greensborough. Now the site of Greensborough Plaza'methodist church greensborough