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Greensborough Historical Society
Planning Document, Diamond Valley Civic Centre and Neighbourhood Unit: Planning Proposal, 1960s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This document proposes the change of land use from farming and quarrying to residential. This also includes the proposal for a Civic Centre in the (then) Shire of Diamond Valley. The plans listed in the 'Schedule of Plans' on last page are missing.Includes proposal for the Aqueduct to be converted to an underground system. Includes statistics relating to population increase. Dark brown plastic folder. 23 foolscap-size pages. Maps, Application for Permits to subdivide land in the Greensborough area.partington family, mitchell family, whittingham family, albion reid, diamond valley civic centre, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Margaret Gibson Blackbourn 1955, 1955_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The 'Queen of Lower Plenty' Pageant was held to raise money to build the Lower Plenty Oval. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Photo of Margaret Gibson (later Blackbourn) being crowned Queen of Lower Plenty in 1955. Sash reads: Queen of Lower Plenty 1955peter blackbourn, margaret gibson, margaret balckbourn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement, Greensborough Hotel Advertisement 1933-34, 1933-1934
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An advertisement for Greensborough Hotel in the town of "Greensborough, picturesque township on the Plenty River, 13 miles from Melbourne."Photograph show the "new brick building with all modern conveniences'. Greensborough in the 1930s was a popular spot for picnics and holidays.2 pages from a Victorian Railways travel journal. Advertisement for Greensborough Hotel 1933-34. Photocopy from original journal.greensborough hotel, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, To-day's Map of Ivanhoe - Heidelberg; including Rosanna, McLeod, Watsonia, Greensborough to Eltham, 1937-1953
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Map of the suburbs of Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia, Greensborough and Eltham. Dates to mid 1950s. An Advertiser on this map may be found in the Hurstbridge Advertiser Friday 17 December 1937, page 7: "Lyon Bros, of Eltham garage, suggest in their advertisement on the front page of this issue. that motorists should have their cars checked over by them before Christmas, so that any 5mall defects which might militate against the pleasure of the trip, might be remedied." As does "The Montsalvat Plant Farm" in The Age of Saturday 5 September 1953, page 48.Shows early streets and open space in these areas.Fold out map in pale blue cover. Cover dimensions: 21.5x15cm. Map is surrounded by advertising for local businesses.ivanhoe, maps, heidelberg, rosanna, macleod, watsonia, greensborough, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Annual Report, Diamond Valley Football League. Annual Report. Season 1981, 31/12/1981
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A complete record of the DVFL season 1981, includes reports from affiliated clubs, scores from the seasons games and winners of best and fairest awards for all age groups.This annual report covers many teams from within the Diamond Valley area. Includes junior and senior teams.Foolscap size book. 99 pages, printed on one side of page only. Blue cover with white text. Includes tables and photos.With the compliments of ... Diamond Valley Football leagueaustralian rules football, greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Directory, Diamond Valley Community Hospital; Patient Information Directory, 1990_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Diamond Valley Community Hospital was first opened in 1942 (Note: a 7 bed hospital opened in 1934 known as Genista House at 23 Grimshaw Street) to serve the community of the Diamond Valley. The hospital closed in 2000.This item gives a snapshot of hospital services at the time and includes advertisements from businesses in the surrounding area.Green cover with white text. 12 pages. Illustrations and advertisements. Black and green text on white gloss paper.On cover: "This directory is the property of the hospital. Please do not remove."diamond valley community hospital, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Macleod High School Silver Jubilee Assembly, 1978_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A celebration of student awards 1978. Assembly program includes other jubilee functions to come in 1979. Macleod High School Silver Jubilee celebrated 25 years since the school was founded in 1954.Beige cover with black text. Single tri-fold program attached by silver string.macleod high school silver jubilee, macleod high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Macleod High School 1954-1979, 1979_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Published to celebrate the silver jubilee of Macleod High School 1954-79, this booklet lists student leaders over 25 years. Photos are included from the 1950s.Documents changes over 25 years at Macleod High School.20 page booklet. B&W photos. Cover has black and white aerial photo of Macleod area.On cover "Helen Spence"macleod high school silver jubilee, macleod high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H Edwards, 1979_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...History of the Shire of Diamond Valley from 1830-1964. This book is significant to the history of the area. It contains many historic photographs and details of early life in Diamond Valley. 191p., hard cover, illus. 5 copies. First edition has seperate index; index printed in book in 1995 reprint. greensborough, eltham, diamond creek, watsonia, hurstbridge, wattle glen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet - Article - Church History, St Katherine's Church St Helena 1858, 1858_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Tells the history of Major Anthony Beale, how he came to Victoria and how the area of St Helena got its name.History of St Katherine's Church and the Beale family, pioneers of the Greensborough district in the 1840s.3 pages. Cover with line drawing of St Katherine's Church St Helena. 2 page article on the history of the church."To the memory of Katherine Rose - built by Major Anthony Beale"st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Annual Report, Greensborough Football Club: 1966 Annual Report and financial statement, 08/11/1966
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Report to the Annual Meeting of the Greensborough Football Club. Outlines persons involved in the club, activities for the year and includes statistics and financial statement.A snapshot of the Greensborough Football Club in 1966. White card cover with photo of 1966 premier team. 12 pages. 2 copies.Back cover has an artist's impression of the proposed new hall and dressing rooms to be erected at the War Memorial Park in conjunction with the Park Trust and Greensborough Cricket Club.greensborough football club, annual report -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Constitution, Greensborough Football Club Constitution 1965, 10/11/1965
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...1965 amended version of the Constitution of the Greensborough Football Club. Date of amendment 10/11/1965.Outlines the 'objects' of the club and rules relating to the running of the Greensborough Football Club.Grey paper cover. 5 pages.greensborough football club, constitution -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The First Decade, 1981_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Early in the 1970s a number of people felt the need in the Greensborough community for an Arts Society, Prominent among them were were Ron Reynolds, Digby Watson, Murray Pulford, Roland and Maria Schultz. An article appeared in the Greenhills Community News seeking those interested in participating in such a society. A meeting was held in the home of Ron Reynolds on 15th July 1970 with approx. 20 people attending.Two tone light and dark brown cover with artists palette design on the front and sketch of Greensborough Primary School on rear coverOriginal owner written in pencil as June Hall arts society, ron reynolds, diamond valley art awards, digby watson, roland schultz, maria schultz, murray pulford, jan lowe, diamond valley arts society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Football Club Runners-Up Season 1949, 1949_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This photograph captures the Greensborough Football Club team who were runners up in the Australian Rules Football season 1949Shows the players and support team associated with the Greensborough Football Club in 1949Black and White photograph of the Greensborough Football Team 1949. Includes name of players and support team. Mounted on brown card.Names of team: F. Smith R.Tooth W Butterworth A.Ely R.Bennett [Junior] N.Tooth J.Lawrence S.Thomson L.Hall R.Bennett [Senior] E.McDowell P.Abbott F.LeGassick D.McDowell N. Maud W.Cecil H.Richmond R. Evans A.Tozer N.Brooks J.Richards W.Ryan K.Mountford H.Wasley A Montfort A.K.Lines [President] A.Franklin [Captain] J.MacPherson [Vice Captain] J.Stubley D.Franklin J.Ely T.Bennettgreensborough football club, runners up 1949 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Football Club 1958, 1958_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A team photograph of the 1958 Australian Rules Football team from the Greensborough Football Club. Includes players and support staff.This photograph is a record of those people involved in the Greensborough Football Club in 1958.Black and White photograph of the Greensborough Football Team 1958. Includes name of players and support team. Mounted on brown card.Greensborough Football Club. Diamond Valley Football League. 1958. Team members: Back row D.Hall R.Skals D.Rogers B.McMaster-Smith R.Hall 4th Row: R.Willis C.Watson B.Coombs R.Dickson R.Danaher J.Richards 3rd Row J.Kill, goal umpire E.Bishop, trainer T.Partington H.Fraser D.Wickes R.Towler D.mcDowell G.Coventry R.Ward K.Gillespie, trainer J.Maurer, trainer 2nd row F.LeGassick D Williams F. Londrigan, capt and coach F.Anderson, vice capt P.Abbott I.Williams Front Row J.Ely, trainer T.Tobin, trainer B. Tooth, mascot J.Waites, boundary umpire, I.Smith, trainer. greensborough football club, 1958 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough Football Club Premiers 1952, 1952_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A team photograph of the 1952 Australian Rules Football team from the Greensborough Football Club. Includes players and support staff. This photograph is a record of those involved with the club in a Premiership year 1952.Black and White photograph of the Greensborough Football Team 1952. Includes name of players and support team. Mounted on brown card. Greensborough Football Club. Premiers 1952. Team names: Standing at rear: H. Cockbill (Committee) J. Richards (Committee) E. Elliott (Vice President) J. Lawrence (Vice President) K. White (Committee) R. Tooth (Treasurer). Back row: L. Hall (Trainer) C. Cook (Trainer) R. Ormsby D. Wickes R. Sondemeyer D. Franklin G. Hughes A. Montfort W. Dodds H. Wasley(Goal umpire) Centre Row: W. Cecil (Secretary) R. Towler D. McDowell P. Adamson (Captain and Coach) Dr E. P. Cordner (President) F. LeGassick G. Coventry G. Driver Front Row: D. Hall E. White N. Brooks R. Sherriff E. McDowell J. Elygreensborough football club, premiers 1952 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Team photograph, Greensborough Football Club Premiers Diamond Valley Football League 1955, 1955_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A team photograph of the 1955 Australian Rules Football team from the Greensborough Football Club. Includes players and support staff. This photograph shows all those involved with the Greensborough Football Club in the 1955 Premiership season.Black and white photograph of the Greensborough Football Club Australian Rules Football team, premiers in the Diamond Valley Football League in 1955. Includes players and support team. Mounted on brown card.Greensborough Football Club. Premiers Diamond Valley Football League. Season 1955. Team members: D. Wickes, J. Richards Senior Committee, K. Orr (Assistant Secretary), K. Gillespie (Trainer), F. Marr Committee, C. Cooke (Trainer), W. Connell, Committee, R. Harris, Committee, J. Glare, Committee, A. Mitchell, J. Dudgell, Committee, H.Cockbill (Vice President), T. Hope (Vice President), D. Hall, J. Richards, D. Williams, L. Weidlich, E. McDowell, J. R. Foard (Treasurer), J. Joules Committee, R. Tooth (Honorary Secretary), H. Richmond (Vice President), P. Abbott, Dr. A. J. Stubley, G. Brasier, R. Towler, D. Bell, R. Ormsby, T. Partington, D. McDowell, I. Foard, R. Skals, A. Montfort (Committee), R. Bell (Goal Umpire), F. Hill, F. LeGassick, P. Adamson, F. Anderson (Captain and Coach), Dr. E. P. Cordner (President), D. Rogers (Vice Captain), G. Coventry, F. Green, N. Brooks, H. Arrowsmith (Boundary Umpire).greensborough football club, premiers 1955, doug hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers, 1840o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Mrs Fort has lived in the Greensborough area all her life and is a member of the Partington family and the Whatmough family, pioneer families of the district. She has written her memories of early families in the district.Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family history. The item will be transcribed into an electronic copy.Spiral bound notebook, bright blue cover. 128 handwritten pages.Inside cover: Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers.mayger family, partington family, whatmough family, medhurst family, greensborough, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough RSL, Memorabilia: Did You Know [Article on water powered flour mills], 1842o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contains a brief history of the various flour mills that existed on the Plenty River upstream from Greensborough and some others in the district.Contains some hard to find information on district flour mills and their fate.A one page article on Plenty River flour mills written by Jim Allen.Niljanefield mill, george coulstock, john brock, peter hurlestone, carome mill, thomas mill, plenty river, yan yean reservoir, boadles mill, marsh farm, diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, The Rose Stereographs, Britnell Road, Greensborough, 1920s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This postcard shows us what Britnells Road (now Mountainview Road) looked like in the WW1 era. Britnell Road is a former name of the Mountain View Road section between St Helena Rd and Sherbourne Rodd.A sepia toned postcard featuring a photograph of a rural road scene.2 photo mount remains on rear, nil on front.britnell road, greensborough, mountain view road. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Bundoora Primary School 1877 - 1977, 16/07/1977
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Issued to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of Bundoora Primary School.It lists the program for the Centenary Celebrations on 16th July 1977 and surnames of the families who attended the school. Also a brief history of its founding and development.A 4 page folded booklet printed with blue ink on a white background.Nilbundoora, janefield, 1977, 1877, primary school, pine plantation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home of Mr Coghill Greensborough, 1910c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Shows the home of Mr Coghill which was the former Mitchell house located between the railway line and the Plenty River and directly opposite the end of Jessop Street.This shows the type of dwelling the early settlers lived in, also what they had in their cottage gardens.A rectangular black and white photograph of 4 men and 1 woman in a garden outside a shingle hut with bee hives near them.shingle hut, cottage garden, bee hives, coghill, mitchell, 1910 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Late Thoughts! by June Roberts, 1958-1978
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This was prepared by June Roberts with assistance from Grace Cavill. Written in 1978 it includes details of Greensborough's Main Street from circa 1958-1978.Describes the locations of the Main Street traders in the 1950s. Also mentions the efforts needed to replace the Plenty River footbridge after it was washed away in a flood.A 3 page typed manuscript and a hand drawn plan of Greensborough shopping area based on the document.Sept 78 in blue biro on front page.main street shops, tom vickers, hume street, griffiths haberdashery, popes, flintoff street, plenty river bridge, stubleys hardware, stan ashleys menswear, hume street residences, rob willett, ashril theatre -
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Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History from 1920's, 1920o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Then article is about the sale of the Matthews family house in Nell Street Greensborough. This house was built on the Trist Greensborough Dairy land which extended from Nell Street to Vermont Parade and McDowell Street. The house was built in 1951 by Ken Matthews.An article from the Diamond Valley Leader 2010c with a multi coloured photograph.Some pencil notes at the bottom and a date in purple biro.greensborough dairy, matthews family, trist, nell street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Clarence Medhurst, Reflections of Clarence Medhurst, 1960c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This lists the family history and recollections of the Medhurst family in Greensborough. Clarence Medhurst born was born in 1883 and died, aged 84, in 1967. Medhursts were a pioneering family in Greensborough.A photocopy of a 7 page hand written manuscript by Clarence Medhurst. Blue biro words and pencil figures on front page.medhurst, family history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Eltham High School Classmates of 1951 to 1954 - El7805, 1951-1954
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This was made as a part of a reunion of former Eltham High School students held on 26th October 1997.It lists the names of all students at Eltham High school in the 1951 to 1954 period.A 1 page photocopied document.Some names underlined by black biro.eltham high school, students, reunion -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Valley honours pioneer Selina Sutherland, 1908o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is about Selina Sutherland being added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.Selina Sutherland founded the Sutherland Homes for Orphaned and Neglected Children in 1908. However, she had been active in this work since 1888 and in 1894 had opened the Victorian Neglected Childrens' Aid Society.A brief newspaper article featuring a colour photograph.Nilselina sutherland, sutherland homes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Correspondence - Email messages, Foard family, 2010-2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An email chat about the Foard store in Greensborough.This store existed in the early Greensborough township and was demolished to allow car parking for the Safeway supermarket.A series of 3 emails mounted on an A4 backing sheet.Nilfoard store, safeway, a k lines, tennis courts, ester street -
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Genealogical chart, Chapman family [James Chapman/Susan Palmer], 1744o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A detailed list of members of the family of James Chapman and Susan Palmer. James Chapman was a pioneer of the Greensborough District.A 6 page group of family history charts. Complete text available at GHS.Niljames chapman, greensborough, cowlinge, lidgate, susan palmer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, James Chapman/Susan Palmer, 1805o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This list is of James Chapman and Susan Palmers immediate family.This couple were pioneers of Greensborough.A double sided document listing a family tree.Niljames chapman, susan palmer, greensborough, cowlinge suffolk, susan haylock, henry splatt, george poulter, william poulter