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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute by Bruce G. Draper, 2012_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contains a brief history of the European settlement of Arthurs Creek from 1844 and the Mechanics Institute from 1887. It includes the Mechanics Institute's important role in community activities.Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute and Free Library.33 p., illus. Front cover shows the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute.arthurs creek mechanics institute, bruce draper, arthurs creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Centre celebrates 40 years of education, 10/07/2013
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Diamond valley Learning Centre (DVLC) first opened in 1973 to support local women. It now runs a range of courses for all ages.DVLC celebrated 40 years in 2013. It is an important Greensborough community centre.Text and colour image.diamond valley learning centre, dvlc, lobbs tea rooms -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Descendants of James King and Henrietta Nicholls, 1860o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Descendants of James King and Henrietta Nicholls are shown on this family tree.Printed family tree, one page.james king, henrietta elizabeth nicholls, val wilson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Park drive win, 24/07/2013
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A car park adjacent to the Greensborough Station was the subject of concern when $10 per day parking meters were installed. Fees have been cut to a maximum of $4 per day following complaints from the public.Text and colour image.greensborough station, wayne phillips, banyule council, car parking, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Godwill family, 1950s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Godwill family in front of their William Street home. Right to left: Walter, Jarvis, Ada (nee Splatt) and Ted.Copy of photograph. Family group with house in background.Written on back: "Jarvis and Ada (Splatt) Godwill. Sons Walter and Ted.godwill family, jarvis godwill, ada splatt godwill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter from Ted Cordner to Val Rolfs, 27/07/1954
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In this letter, Ted Cordner thanks Val Rolfs (now Val Wilson) for her fundraising efforts in the Greensborough Football Club's Popular Girl Quest 1954.Handwritten note from (Doctor) Ted Cordner on Ashmead letterhead.Handwritten letter on blue "Ashmead" letterhead. Written in blue ink.Written in pencil on back:" Val Rolfs. 20 William Street Greensborough (at the time). Participant. Popular Girl.GFC."val rolfs, val wilson, ted cordner, ashmead, popular girl quest 1954, greensborough football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Shire of Diamond Valley, A brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley by Irene Turvey, 1837o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This brief history discusses the Shire of Diamond Valley. 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 1964 until 1994.This article includes some images of early building in the Shire of Diamond Valley.Photocopied article. 4 pages text and illus.On front page "from Rosie Bray"shire of diamond valley, irene turvey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unknown, Studleys of Scotland Avenue, 1920c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...G.H. Studley [probably] and two children at 11 Scotland Avenue Greensborough. G. H. Studley was the son of Mr. G. Studley [it is supposed] who was Shire President of Heidelberg and prominent citizen in the 1860-1880s. Studley Road in Heidelberg is named after him.Copy of Black and white photograph in mount.studley, scotland avenue -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Inauguration of Saturday half-holiday: Love and Lewis 1909, 08/05/1909
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph shows staff of 'Love and Lewis' (a Collingwood Store) in front of Greensborough Hotel, celebrating the inauguration of the Saturday half-day holiday on May 8th 1909. Later 'Love and Lewis' became 'Love and Pollard'.This photograph celebrates the introduction of a Saturday half-day holiday and is an example of the popularity of Greensborough as a picnic destination.Copy of black and white photograph.Caption hand written in white ink on front of photograph: 'Inauguration of Saturday 1/2 holiday. Mess Love and Lewis Ist Annual Picnic. Greensborough May 9th 1909."love and lewis, picnics, greensborough hotel, saturday half holiday -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unknown, Picnic group at Greensborough Hotel, 1905_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph shows group of men on horse-drawn dray in front of Greensborough Hotel.Another photograph of a picnic group in Greensborough.Copy of black and white photographpicnics, greensborough, greensborough hotel -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Keith Willimott, Willimott photographs, 1956-1964
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...8 photographs of construction of Willimott home, High Street Watsonia. Includes sale advert for land (The Age 1956)Photographs to accompany Willimott family oral history.Copy of group of black and white photographs. Copy of one newspaper advertisement for a block of land. 3 pages.Captions on back of each photograph.willimott family, watsonia, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Thatcher family, Thatcher family photographs, 1952-1964
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Ten photographs of the Thatcher family, Chapman Street Macleod. Taken from 1952 to 1962.Photographs accompany the Thatcher oral history.Group of black and white photographs. 3 pages.thatcher family, macleod, oralhistory -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Hill Climb 1 and 2, 1946, 17/6/1946
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In 1946 the Australian Motor Sports Club leased a hill on Bill Halliburton's market garden in Greensborough to conduct the Greensborough Hill Climb. This article describes the event in detail.The Greensborough Hill Climb was a one-off event making the most of Greensborough's hilly terrain.Photocopy of magazine article. One page.australian motor sports club, bill halliburton, greensborough hill climb 1946 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Ancestors of Ida Brown, includes photographs, 1857o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Ida Brown shares photographs and information about the Richards-Angland family. Includes a copy of a page from the Woods family Bible. Ida Brown's family is describes in the oral history "Richards-Angland Family"A collection of photos and information about Ida Brown's family.Copies of photographs and part of family tree. 6 pages.Photographs are named.wood family, richard angland family, ida brown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Unknown, Weaver and Partington families, 1914_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Rural scene with children identified as Lorna Weaver, William and Annie May Partington with baby Jack, Alan Partington and Nancy Weaver. The Weavers were friends of the Partington family. Alan's father, William Partington, can be seen in the left background, with Alan Partington centre foreground.The Partington family were Greensborough pioneers. Descendents still live in the area.Copy of sepia photograph of children and cows.alan partington, lorna weaver, nancy weaver, william partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plan, Watsonia High School Library: floor plan 1971, 1971_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In the early 1970s "Commonwealth Libraries" were funded in secondary schools. This is the proposed plan for the Watsonia High School Library.An example of school library plans from the 1970s.3 copies of a one-page floor plan and front elevation of building.Written on front "Watsonia"watsonia high school, commonwealth libraries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, New Post Office plaque is unveiled, 22/05/1970
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The opening of the Greensborough Post Office building in 1970, situated in Main Street.An example of development in Greensborough in the 1970s. The Post Office has now moved into a shop-front in Greensborough Plaza.Copy of news article, text and graphics.greesnborough post office -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Dobell's Cafe and Restaurant, 05/03/2014
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Dobell's is a local cafe in the Greenhill area. In 2013/14 it is owned by Steve Partington.The Dobell's building was once a local grocer's store and has housed several other businesses over the years.Colour leaflet. Pink and white text on black background. Graphics.dobells, partington, cafes, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Life and death of Martha Roberts, 1882o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Martha Roberts married Peter Ruston.In this article a descendent relates information handed down through the family.Martha and Peter Ruston are connected to the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Copy of Ancestry.com article and portrait.Handwritten on photos "Faye is great grand daughter to Martha and Peter"martha roberts, peter rustin, martha rustin, peter ruston, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Marilyn Smith, Ida Brown's childhood home, 1930c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Section of a painting owned by Ida Brown depicting her childhood family home. [Probably located in Williams Street, Greensborough]Photograph of section of painting.ida brown, richards angland family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The history of Greensborough Toll Gates: by W. A. Partington, 1850c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first erected to raise funds for road building in the area.The first Toll Keeper was Charles Partington, grandfather to the author, Alan Partington.2 typed pagesgreensborough toll gates, charles partington, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate (Framed), ASPIRE Certificate of Appreciation presented to Diamond Valley Community Hospital 1995, 1995_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...ASPIRE was an organisation that supported people with disabilities in the workplace. This certificate was presented to Diamond Valley Community Hospital for its support of such programs. Diamond Valley Community Hospital (DVCH) was located in Grimshaw Street Grimshaw from mid-20th century until its closure in 2000.This indicates the 'community' aspect of Diamond Valley Community Hospital and its participation in community activities.Certificate printed on cream paper, in black framediamond valley community hospital, dvch, aspire inc. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate (Framed), Veteran Partnering Hospital (Diamond Valley Mercy Hospital), 2000-2003
... 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. During this time, the Hospital was involved in many community activities and partnerships.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection records some of the activities involved.Blue and white certificate with black text in black frame.Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Partnering Hospital. This is to certify that the Repatriation Commission, through the Department of Veterans' Affairs has contracted Diamond Valley Mercy Hospital as a Veteran Partnering Provider for the Provision of Health Services to Veterans in Victoria. ... This agreement is valid for the period to 31 October 2003.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, diamond valley mercy hospital, department of veterans' affairs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (Framed), Diamond Valley Community Hospital [site], 1942c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Prior to the hospital, health services had been limited.The Hospital closed in 2000.A photograph of the house on the Diamond Valley Hospital site. This area on Grimshaw Street now houses many medical services in what was once the Diamond Valley Community Hospital.Black and white photograph of house with two people walking past."In 1942 this dwelling became the first stage of the Diamond Valley Hospital".dvch, grimshaw street greensborough, diamond valley community hospital -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Para Printing Pty Ltd, Nillumbik now and then: Eltham and beyond / by Marguerite Marshall, 2002_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This book updates and expands the earlier title "Eltham Shire - Historic buildings, people and places" published 1983. It contains stories of the Nillumbik area and contributions were made by members of the Eltham District Historical Society.Historical information about the Eltham district, now Nillumbik local government area.Soft cover book. 46 p., balck and white illus.eltham, nillumbik, batman apple tree, marguerite marshall, mick woiwod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. Annual Report 2012-2013. Calendar. 2014, 2012-2014
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The annual report of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. is presented in a calendar format. In this 2013 edition the calendar is illustrated with photographs of the local area.The annual report is a record of the activities and services of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc.28 pages. Colour and black and white illustration. Annual report in calendar format. Illustrations of local landmarks and shopping precincts.. diamond valley community support inc. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest, 1878o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest. Contains photographs of the chest and articles about the owners and makers. This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. [Published c2012]Published by a descendent of the Whatmough family with access to several family artefacts.20 pages, colour and black and white illus.robert william whatmough, steve whatmough sarah wilson, apple tree chest, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Boards, beds and buildings: the history and development of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, 1941-1971 / by Donald Cordner, 1941-1971
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A history of the founding and development of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital over its first 30 years. Includes names of those responsible for founding the hospital and many staff.Written by Doctor Donald Cordner whose father Dr Ted Cordner was one of the founders of the hospital. 71 p., black and white illus.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, donald cordner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Petition from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River', 05/05/1842
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Copy of text of the Petition to the Governor of Victoria, C. J. La Trobe, from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River' requesting protection from bushrangers, 5 May 1842, with list of petitioners.Indicates dangers of living in the remote location of Plenty River in 1842 and lists women living in the area.2p. col. printed 2 sidesplenty river, bushrangers, petitions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, The Australian Women's Weekly, The Australian Women's Weekly. April 1, 1959, 01/04/1959
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An early edition of The Australian Women's Weekly with Danny Kaye on cover.Content of articles and advertisements illustrates popular culture of the period.1 April 1959 issue. 72p., col. cover.magazines, the australian womens weekly