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Greensborough Historical Society
School badge, Prefect's pocket, Watsonia High School, 1980s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is a 'new' pocket, unused. Embroidered pockets were sewn onto school uniform as a sign of student seniority and responsibilityAn unused pocket from Watsonia High School.Maroon woollen pocket with stitched school crest and motto.Includes "Prefect" in embroidery.watsonia high school, prefects pocket -
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Bottle, McWilliams Cream Sherry bottle, 1980_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Common bottle from 21st century. Under protected designation of origin laws, Australian winemakers are no longer allowed to call their product 'Sherry'. All sherries must originate from the specific region in Spain.This bottle includes one of the final labels using the term "Sherry".Brown glass bottle with white screw top and label.On label: McWilliams Cream Sherrysherry, mcwilliams wines, mcwilliams cream sherry -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, Unknown, Glass milk jug, 1950c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Of type used by customers of Coles Cafeteria Melbourne circa 1940-1970. Displays mold marks on base, Mold G22M. Irregular glass thickness on base. Indent in rim to assist pouring. Evidence of two-piece mold seams.Clear glass milk jug (vial). Displays mold marks on base, evidence of two-piece mold seams.Mold G22Mmilk jug, coles cafeteria, glass bottle -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle opener, Persinware, Persinware bottle opener, 1978c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Multi purpose bottle or can opener. Size is suitable for carrying in pocket. [Persinware Openers were advertised in the Canberra Times in June and October 1978]Metal bottle/can opener with black plastic handle.Stamped into metal "Persinware"persinware, bottle opener, can opener -
Greensborough Historical Society
Knife, Unknown, 1950s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Single knife, possible part of cutlery set. Mark on handle is not identified.Metal knife with serrated blade and marks on handle.knife -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, Unknown, Glass Fruit Juice Bottle, 1980c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Used for fruit juice, from 1980s to present. Ripples on base indicate recent manufacture. Snap top lid on neck of bottle. Mold mark (No.17) on base with circles. Shows mark where it has been repressed whilst still 'plastic' and has off centre circle on base as a result of this.Clear glass bottle. Snap top lid closure. Mold mark no 17 on base with circles. Ripples on base indicate recent manufacture. Mold mark no 17 on base.glass bottle, fruit juice bottle -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Wedding photograph, 10/06/1933
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph of man and woman in garden. Woman is holding a bouquet of flowers. Possibly a wedding photograph.Digital copy of black and white photograph. -
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Magazine, Watsonia Whisper, 1991-2005 [incomplete], 1991-2005
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This local newspaper was produced by the Watsonia Shopping Centre Traders. It contains local interest stories and advertising for local businesses. Title may vary between editions: Watsonia's Whisper or Watsonia Whisper.This significance of these newspapers is the local Watsonia stories and a record of businesses in the area at the time. These are originals of the paper.Various editions of local newspaper. 1991 editions are black and white approx 42 x 29cm. 2003-2005 editions are colour and measure 29 x 21 cm. Include text and illustrations.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Receipts, Transactions with Greensborough Traders 1970s, 1970-1980
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Receipts for household items, dated 1970-1980. Stores were in Main or Grimshaw Streets Greensborough.These are significant as they show the costs of goods in the 1970s. The stores pre-date the Greensborough Plaza shopping centre.Collection of 6 sales receipts. Printed and handwritten paper.Handwritten details of purchases and costs.main street greensborough, grimshaw street greensborough, helen bryant -
Greensborough Historical Society
Books, Collection of knitting books, 1947-1978
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This collection of knitting books date from 1947 to the late 1970s and were donated by Helen Bryant. Titles: Patons knitting book no 570, Patons knitting book no 209, Olive Ketel's exclusive knitwear for young folk (1947),Patons Woolcraft, Paragon knitting book number 70.These knitting books are from a time when knitting was a favourite pastime and an essential method of clothing the family.Collection of knitting books. Black and white text, some with colour illustrations.Name of owner on some copies.knitting, patons, paragon, olive ketel, knitting patterns, helen bryant -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Davey Story; a collection of memories of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm, Greensborough; by Sylvia Tupper 2013, 1913-2013
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This history of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm Greensborough was published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of John Henry Davey, his wife Elizabeth and children settling in Greensborough in 1913. The book contains stories written by many family members, photographs and traces the family line back to England in the 17th century.A thoroughly researched and referenced family history.108 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Spiral binding. davey family, sylvia tupper, plenty farm, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, As I Recall: a collection of stories - country to suburbia, 2013_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Compiled and published by the Greensborough Historical Society, this book contains 26 stories of and by people who lived in the Greensborough area including Watsonia, Briar Hill and Montmorency. The book was initially funded by a grant from Banyule City Council.The first book published by Greensborough Historical Society, this volume includes oral and written histories of many local families. Copies available from the Society.90 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a green background with a collage of photographs.greensborough historical society, as i recall, bill cecil, bonnie dickson, val wilson, collins, thatcher, diamond valley community hospital, hutchinson, eric barclay, norm hyde, ida brown, faye fort, sculli, hazel amos, tom vickers, willimott, june hall, evans, spear family, trinnie di giacomo, elaine drakeford, ian foard, jack waites, vera lay, partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Britnell / Duncan family, 1857o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Members of the Britnell/Duncan family of Greensborough include Jessie Britnell (nee Duncan) and William Britnell, Jonah Britnell and Emma Britnell. Family history notes provided by Faye Fort (nee Partington)Greensborough pioneer family.7 sepia photographs of family members. Notes by Faye Fort.Each has the name of subject written in pen on reverse. The names of the photographer are printed front and back.britnell, jesse duncan, emma duncan -
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Article, Victorian Horticultural Digest, The Batman Tree: by W .A. Rolfe, 1966_04
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This article describes the Batman Apple Tree in 1966. Author W. A. Rolfe relates his interviews with Greensborough pioneers.Details of condition of Batman Apple Tree in 1966, including its origin.Photocopy of article; 4 pages; balck and white illus.Source handwritten on first page.batman apple tree, w a rolfe, plenty river, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Argus (newspaper), Preserving a link with the past, 08/09/1937
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...1937 article describing the Apple Tree on Plenty River at Greensborough, its possible origins and steps to preserve it.Early attempts to preserve the Batman Apple Tree and alternative explanations of its origins.Downloaded copy of article. Text and b&w photo. batman apple tree, flintoff, plenty river, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Breath of Life, 1961-1962
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Newsletter, Insight: news of Bundoora; published by the Bundoora Progress Association, 1976_12
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Article, Let's visit Bundoora, 1841o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Article, Unknown, Bundoora Primary School No.1915, 1877_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Bank pledges sought, 16/07/2003
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, The day hope died for a soldier's wife, 26/06/1941
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Plan, Surveyor's Street Plan of Melbourne 1837 [copy], 1837_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Article, Unknown, History in the district - St Katherine's Church St Helena, 01/04/1976
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Memoir, High School Parents at Watsonia by Patsy Coverdale, 1962o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Memoir, My trip to Wales in 2007, by June Hall (nee Evans), 2007_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Recounts June Hall's trip to Wales and her search for family connections.2 pages of text.june hall, june evans