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Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Jim Conn, Looking Back, 1985_
Jim Conn compiled this document from his family history research. The Bonsak family has many descendants in the Greensborough district.A 42 page black and white document outling the family history of the Bonsak family.The original owner's name is written in black biro on the inside front cover.bonsak, bonsack, schuster, conn, greensborough, orbost -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, E.H.(Mick) Evans: VX10125, 1939o
This story was written by June Hall, daughter of Mick Evans, information taken from tapes recorded before his death.First published on GHS website.2 typed pagesmick evans, june hall, tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, The Partington Family by Faye Fort, 2012
In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jacinta Crealy, Joseph Rycroft (1819-1907), 2015_
Joseph Rycroft was a "Native of Liverpool. Farmer of Victoria", 1819-1907. This short history of Joseph and his family was written by descendant Jacinta Crealy.58 p. illus., family trees, comb binding.joseph rycroft -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts) et al, Allan Bishop remembers the early years. Interview by Dawn Bennetts, 1931o
Recollections of Allan Bishop, resident of the Greensborough area for about 40 years, as interviewed and written by his niece Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)8 page text, black & white and col photographsallan bishop, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Art at WaterMarc, July 2017, 22/07/2017
Photographs of an art installation by Jessie Stanley at WaterMarc Greensborough on 22/07/2017. From Jessie Stanley's FaceBook page :Dust to Dust is complete... It's an ephemeral site-specific work about how the Melbourne suburb of Greensborough has transformed over time. This area's exceptionally fertile soil [used by] by white settlers for farms, market gardens and orchards reshaped the Wurundjeri's traditional lands - and today the private sale and division of these farms informs the streetscape and town plan. With soil sourced locally this work reveals some of the area’s history - the text running around the perimeter was written by former resident Val Wilson, a snippet of her recollections of growing up in the area in the 1950s. The arrows and text act like a compass to orientate this site with greater Melbourne. On display in the lobby of Banyule Council until chance, time (or a broom) sweeps it away, Many thanks to Banyule City Council, Greensborough Historical Society and Valerie Wilson. "An artistic representation of Greensborough's history.Digital photographs of art installation.jessie stanley, watermarc, greensborough historical society, banyule council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, John Gibson et al, The Big Paddock: Eric Barclay / as told to John Gibson, 1940o
Eric Barclay relates his life in Greensborough from the 1940s, living in Grace Park. The story was written from an interview by John Gibson. Photographs courtesy of Eric Barclay.A primary source relating to life in rural Greensborough mid-20th Century.10 pages, text and colour and black and white photos.eric barclay, grace park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Ray Hooper, Briar Hill as I knew it: the memories of Ray Hooper, 10/01/1930o
Reminiscences about people and places in Briar Hill, written by the late Ray Hooper.3p. typescriptbriar hill, ray hooper, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Willinda Park, by Rosie Bray, 1963_
Willinda Park is at the end of Nell Street Greensborough. This article, written in 2017, is a description and history of ownership of the athletics park.Two page typescript, colour photographs.athletics, willinda park, william holmes, beatrice linda holmes, nell street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Avril Salter, Yallambie Homestead, by Avril Salter, 1970_
This history of Yallambie Homestead was written by Avril Salter in 1970. It covers the property since its original land grant, to the homestead until and after its alteration in 1923. A history of one of the areas homesteads which is still in use today.Research article, 43 pages, text only. Photographs which accompanied the original text were lost.yallambie homestead, yallambie, avril salter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Plan - early Portland, n.d
Early plan drawing of PortlandHand-drawn plan on paper, glued on linen backing. Plan shows layout of properties and a lagoon. Hand-tinted in colour. Names of property owners written on lots.plan, map, town, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Letter by Mrs James Fawthrop, Portland, to James Ward, 30/09/1853
Letter written by Mrs James Fawthrop from Portland on Sept. 30 1853 to her 15-year-old son James Ward, who was leaving for England as an apprentice seaman.|Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Hand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mrs James (Jane) Fawthrop from Portland on Sept. 30 1853 to her 15-year-old son James Ward, who was leaving for England as an apprentice seaman.Front: - Back: - -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Mr Williams to his daughter Eleanor Rebecca Jones, William Jones, 17/10/1854
These letters came to Portland on the 'City of Sydney' under Captain Henderson. This ship was owned by the Henty brothers. Captain James Fawthrop was the harbour master at Portland and also captain of the Portland Lifeboat crew at the time of the wrecking of the Admella in 1859.Hand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mr Williams Jones, Launceston, to his daughter Eleanor Rebecca Jones who was staying with Captain James Fawthrop at Windsor Cottage, Portland.captain james fawthrop, letter, bottle, windsor cottage -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Notes found in William Marshall's bible- On Matthew 16.26, n.d
Found in pages of William Marshall's bible (3756), Isaiah XXX.Pencil writing on lined paper. Written on one side only. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Hand Written Sermon - Found in pages of William Marshall's bible, n.d
Found in pages of William Marshall's bible (3756), Isaiah XXXSheet of thin cream paper written on both sides in pencil. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Mrs James Fawthrop to her son, Thomas Ward, 14/11/1852
Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16. It was his first voyage as an apprentice under Captain Cairncross, who was a friend of the family.Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Connection to Captain James FawthropHand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16.Front: - Back: -captain james fawthrop, mrs jane fawthrop, thomas ward, personal letters -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Police Report of Criminal Offence - Cattle Stealing Dartmoor Police Station 1915, 03/01/1915
Dartmoor Police Station historical records.Hand written , supplementary Police Criminal Offence report - cattle stealing, Dartmoor Police Station 3rd January 1915 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Cape Bridgewater, c. 1908
Full colour photo postcard of the blowholes at Cape Bridgewater. One penny stamp on reverse, post marked April 22 1908Front: 'Blow Holes, Cape Bridgewater' - white print on black lower edge Back: Hand written message, black ink, from 'Mother' to Florrie Haynespostcard, communication, write, letter, cape bridgewater, blowholes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - K. S. Anderson Diary Extracts, 1915
K.S. Anderson CollectionFive typewritten pages - extracts from the Gallipoli evacuation diaries written by K.S. Anderson. (Full copy of diary at War Memorial in Canberra)k s anderson, gallipoli, war diaries, world war i -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Family Tree - Anderson, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...K.S. Anderson CollectionHand written Anderson family tree.k s anderson, anderson family tree, family history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Documents from K. S. Anderson Funeral, May-86
K.S. Anderson CollectionCollection of items re funeral, obituary eulogy, K.S. Anderson. Includes newspaper clippings, typed notes, hand written notes, multiple copies of some items. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Notebook - Ancient Order of Foresters, c. 1932
Notebook, green, hard cover, red spine, indented alphabetical sections. Contains hand written lists of members (not Portland but greater district)Front: inside front cover 14/6 top left, pencil white label, black print, maker's detailsancient order of foresters, friendly society, administrative record -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Teacup and Saucer, 1884
Displayed in History House (Cabinet, South wall) Owned by Mrs. . Keiller?Tea cup and saucer with paintings of flowers and vignettes of a couple.Front: Base, 4198.2: Worchester/Gift/1884 (blue pen, hand-written) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Mr William Jones, Launceston, to his daughter Eleanor Rebecca Jones, 01/09/1854
These letters came to Portland on the 'City of Sydney' under Captain Henderson. This ship was owned by the Henty brothers.|Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Hand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mr William Jones, Launceston, to his daughter Eleanor Rebecca Jones, staying with Captain James Fawthrop at Windsor Cottage, Portland.Front: - Back: - -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Ancient Order of Foresters, 19/11/1908
Letter of apology for non attendance at a meeting. Lined paper, hand written, black ink, signed W. N Beauglehole -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter of Apology-Ancient Order of Foresters Meeting 1909, 01/04/1909
Hand written letter of apology for non-attendance at Ancient Order of Foresters Meeting 1909 meeting April 1st 1909. Signed by WH Beauglehole. Lined Notepaper. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Quarterly Password - Ancient Order of Foresters, May-28
Printed piece of paper, with Quarterly Password from 1st May 1928 to 31st July 1928Front: 'Service and Loyalty' - hand written pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Phillip Theisinger Ancient Order of Foresters, 19/11/1908
Hand written letter of apology for non-attendance at a meeting 19 Nov 1908. Signed by Phillip Theisinger. Lined note paper -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Edwin Adams Ancient Order of Foresters, 19/11/1908
Letter of apology for non-attendance at meeting. hand written black pen on white, lined paper. From Edwin Adams, to Chief Ranger of Court Prosperity 3195