Letter from Stuart Knox to Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith thanking him for the amalgamation of the Victorian Seamen's Mission to the English Mission to Seamen.4 pages document, typed in purple ink.at the back of the fourth page is a handwritten message from WHC Darvall in red ink.amalgamation, 1906, stuart knox, london, william henry charles darvall (1830-1906)

This book has been compiled by W H C Darvall, the Honorary Secretary at the Mission,( turn of 19th- 20th C.) A chronological recording of key dates and events in relation to the workings of the Mission to Seafarers (Victorian Seamen's Mission). The book also includes a number of clippings from newspapers or journals and concludes with an invitation to attend a special meeting of the Mission to discuss a proposed amalgamation with the Victorian Branch of the London Missions to Seamen, 15 November 1905. The author Mr Darvall arrived in Australia as a migrant 1853, served as the first Town Clerk of Beechworth 1856-1870. A solicitor in Collins St 1870s onward, he died in 1906.In diligently recording "matters of interest" to the Mission, Darvall has provided us with a significant point of reference from the establishment of the Victorian Bethel Union, afloat in 1850s through to the proposed amalgamation with the Missions to Seamen finalised in 1906. Many of the events were compiled retrospectively drawing on Annual reports and minutes but many were recorded contemporaneously from the 1890s. The Chronology serves as a means of verifying events through other sources such as minute books, annual reports and so on. It also provides us with the names and functions of people who had significant roles within the Mission from its earliest days in the 1850s through to the amalgamation of 1906.Label adhered to front cover, handwritten in ink: "The Victorian Seamen's Mission/An epitomised History/of/Matters of interest connected therewith/compiled by/ W.H.G. Darvall / Honorary Secretary" Label adhered to inside cover, printed label reading: "No.....Date....18.../A & W Bruce/Manufacturing Stationers,/65 Bourke Street West,/Melbourne/in re-ordering this book it is necessary to state the no. only"minutes, clippings, proceedings, william henry charles darvall (1830-1906)

Thai novel was given to Alan Partington by his grandfather, David Medhurst at Christmas 1929. A review of the novel appears in News (Adelaide) Wednesday 21 December 1927, page 5.The inscription shows the relationship between the Medhurst and Partington families.314 pages. Hardback. Black cover embossed with title. Inside cover: "Grandfather (1855-1939) David Medhurst to Alan" On fly leaf: "Alan Partington. From Grandfather. Christmas 1929."alan partington, david medhurst

Family history chart of pioneer familyHistory of the Stock and Blackbourn families.Black and white 10 page computer generated family tree.In pen on front page: Val Wilsonchapman stock family, blackbourn family, family trees

Advertisement for Page Fencing of William Street Greensborough. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.greensborough primary school, page fencing, william street greensborough

The old house at Churinga, once owned by William Santon, and now used by the Churinga Opportunity Shop has been declared unsafe for public use.Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text and colour imagewilliam santon, churinga, saxam

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

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

Details the history of the current Greensborough township. It also mentions the early settlement of Kangaroo Point.Mentions early settlers such as William Poulter, James Chapman, James Mann and Edwin Willis Magger (Maygar).2 page printed document outlining the activities and motives of Edward Bernard Green, an early owner of the area of land that became Greensborough.Pencilled words on front page. greensborough, kangaroo point, edward green, poulter, mann, chapman, magger, mayger, melbourne to sydney mail contract

The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church

A record of the funeral service of William Alan (Alan) Partington, a well known Greensborough identity.Information on descendents of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.18 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clipping. In clear plastic spiral binder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, william alan partington, alan partington

Bill Cecil moved to Greensborough in 1944 aged 14. His family ran the post office and Bill became acquainted with most Greensborough families as he delivered the mail on horseback. Bill recounts his life both in Greensborough and other parts of the country.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.2 typed pages.cecil family, bill cecil, william arthur cecil, greensborough post office

Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter (died 1918, buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery; Gouy; Aisne; France) and copy of a letter from his mother giving details of her knowledge of the burial.Information about the Poulter family, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages. Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter and copy of a letter from his mother.james william poulter, poulter, greensborough, war graves

Four studio portraits of members of the Partington and Price family: 1] Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs (William Partington's first wife) who in turn was the Grandmother of Eva Partington. 2] Grandma Ellen Partington. Ellen was one of 7 children of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Their children include Prudence, Maria, Charles [Junior]; Ben, Tom, Joe, and Will. 3] Archibald Price of Williamstown and Doris and Ivy Partington. [The Funeral notice for Archibald Price appears in the Williamstown Chronicle Saturday 22 January 1876, page 2]Copy of 4 photographs, sepia studio portraits.partington family, ellen partington, archibald price

Extracts from the "Memoirs History 1808-1883" pages 345-350. This is John Lindsay Beale's account of the formation of the Greensborough Roads Board and Robert William Whatmough's participation on that board. Original manuscript held by State Library of Victoria MS 10553, Call Number MSB 243Copy of 10 typed pages.Manuscript held by State Library of Victoria MS 10553, Call Number MSB 243john lindsay beale, robert whatmough

This book tells the story of Barak of the Wurundjeri Clan.20 pages, illus. (some col.).william barak, aborigines victoria

This was issued in 1973 for the opening of Bundoora Post Office. See Item 492 for news article on opening.Bundoora was a developing suburb at the time. This program records the events of the opening ceremony. A black and white 4 page program printed on glossy paper. It features a photograph of the Bundoora Post Office in August 1973.Pencil markings on the rear page.bundoora post office, david mckenzie, 1973, william emms, postmaster generals department, fiedler builders