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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, All roads lead to map of stories, 27/04/2011
Family history of Josiah Holloway, origins of street names in the subdivision of Eltham History of Eltham and origins of street names connected with pioneers of the area.Newsprint, gray scale. Photograph of Keylock's Bridge on Diamond Creek at ElthamDV Leader April27 2011, p23josiah holloway, jack shallard, susanna maria bible, bradbury, henry brougham, handfield, fay harcourt, violet bank, kangaroo ground, bells hillroad, shalbury avenue, beard street, brougham street, main road, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine - Journal, Victoria. Education Department, The School Paper; for Grades III and IV. 1917, 1917_
... by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended ...A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds, prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material. Contents incomplete: Jan. 1917 pi-iv missing; Feb. p1-4 missing; Mar. missing; Apr. p33-34 and 47-48 missing; May. p49-50 missing; Sep. p113-114 and 127-128 missing; October to December missing.Owned and used by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (incomplete). Black and white illustrations. Front cover missing. Dog-eared and damaged edges. Name of owner (Alan Partington) on some copies.the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, Victoria. Education Department, The School Paper; for Grades VII and VIII. 1921, 1921_
... " Owned and used by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers ...A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds, prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material. Includes "Empire number"Owned and used by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (incomplete). Black and white illustrations. String binding. Front cover of black cardboard. Dogeared and damaged edges.Name of owner (William Alan Partington) inside front cover.the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, Victoria. Education Department, The School Paper; for Grades V and VI. 1923 and April 1920, 1920_
... by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended ...A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds, prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material.Owned and used by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (incomplete). Black and white illustrations. Front cover missing. Dogeared and damaged edges.On front cover: J.Partington No.2062. Greensborough State School. Inside front cover: a list of articles from the journal.the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, Victoria. Education Department, The School Paper; for Grades V and VI. 1922, 1922_
... by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended ...A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds, prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material.Owned and used by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (incomplete). Black and white illustrations.String binding. Front cover missing. Dog-eared and damaged edges.the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, Victoria. Education Department, The School Paper; for Grades VII and VIII. 1924, 1924_
... by the Partington family; Greensborough pioneers whose children attended ...A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds, prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material.Owned and used by the Partington family; Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (incomplete). Black and white illustrations. Black cardboard front cover. String binding. Dog-eared and damaged edges.On front cover: 'Jessie Partington'the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, Victoria. Education Department, The School Paper for Grades VII and VIII. 1925, 1925_
... 'Made in Australia' Owned and used by the Partington family ...A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds; prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material. Includes supplements 'Made in Australia'Owned and used by the Partington family; Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (not in chronological order). Black and white illustrations. Front cover brown cardboard, labelled 'The School Exercise'. Dogeared and damaged edges.On front cover and on some issues 'Jessie Partington'the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate, Jessie Angus from Diamond Valley Choral Society, 17/09/1991
... of the pioneer family as Jessie May Partington. jessie partington jessie ...To commemorate the 80th birthday of Jessie Angus and her contribution to Diamond Valley Choral Society. Prepared by her husband and president of the Society, Stan Angus.Jessie Angus was a member of the Diamond Valley Choral Society for over 65 years and was also a member of the pioneer family as Jessie May Partington.Hand written on reverse of calendar. Certificate to commemorate the 80th birthday of Jessie Angus from the Diamond Valley Choral Society 17th September 1991. "Presented to JESSIE ANGUS on the occasion of her 80th birthday, 17th September, 1991 a token of affection and esteem, for 65 years of devoted service as Chorister, Secretary and President of THE DIAMOND VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY. 'Oh sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things.' Psalm 98 v.i. [signed] S.Angus President"jessie partington, jessie may angus, partington family, diamond valley choral society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Roland Hardley, 22/02/1935
... RSL and his family were pioneers in Bundoora at Rotherham Farm ...Mr Roland Hardley was a Gallipoli veteran, vice president of the Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association and first branch president of the Greensborough RSLMr Roland Hardley was first branch president of the Greensborough RSL and his family were pioneers in Bundoora at Rotherham Farm.5 x A4 sheets. Photocopy of 1935 obituary from Hurstbridge Advertiser for Mr Roland Hardley of Bundoora. 2-page family tree of Roland Hardley's family. Copies of 3 photographs of the Hardley family's Rotherham Farm Bundoora.Various notations by Faye Fort roland hardley, greensborough returned servicemens league, greensborough rsl, rotherham farm, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, Descendents of Samuel Poulter, 1660o
... in Suffolk England. The Poulter family is a pioneer Greensborough ...Traces the Poulter family from 1660 in Suffolk England.The Poulter family is a pioneer Greensborough family with descendants still living in the area.50 pages tracing the Poulter family from Samuel Poulter b1660 in Suffolk Englandpoulter family, samuel poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, Charles Partington/Ellen Whatmough, 2011
Details the family of Charles Partington and Ellen Whatmough, From Colston and Wenck GenealogyCharles Partington is a pioneer of the Greensborough district, arriving in Greensborough c1840,3 x A4 pages detailing the children of Charles Partington (c1825-1905) and Ellen Whatmough (c1829-1903)charles partington, ellen whatmough, partington family, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Amy and Eunice Medhurst, 1901c
... Greensborough pioneer family amy christina medhurst eunice sarah ...Medhurst children, Amy Christina Medhurst born1888 and Eunice Sarah Medhurst born 1891.Early 20th century portrait of children from the Medhurst family, a prominent Greensborough pioneer familyStudio photograph of two young women, one standing and one seated. Sepia. Name of studio on front matt. Front: Allan Studios 318 Smith Street Collingwood. Back: Amy Christina Medhurst 1888, Eunice Sarah Medhurst 1891.amy christina medhurst, eunice sarah medhurst, medhurst family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Annie May Medhurst [as infant], 1884c
... and later married into the Partington family, both pioneer ...Studio portraits of Annie May Medhurst as an infant.Annie May was born into the Medhurst family and later married into the Partington family, both pioneer Greensborough families.2 photographs of infant Annie May Medhurst. Smaller photo is a studio portrait of child sitting in hay. Larger photo is a postcard of infant sitting on small chair.Small photo, front: Allan 270 Smith Street Collingwood. On backAnnie May Medhurst (Partington) 1884-1965. Faye's G'mother Larger photo, back: Annie May Partington. Auntie Dolly. Melinda's G.Grandmother.medhurst family, partington family, annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Descendants of James Iredale, 1822o
... family Iredale's and Ely's were a pioneer family in Greensborough ...Family history of Iredale & Ely familyIredale's and Ely's were a pioneer family in Greensborough3 pages. Black & white computer generated document listing the descendants of James IredaleIn pen on front page: Val Wilsoniredale family, ely family, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Pioneer Squatter's Life, 09/04/1837o
The Willis family were early settlers at Lower Plenty, just near where the hotel and old bridge are today. This is a chapter from Historical Records of Victoria / editor-in-chief, Michael Cannon ; [compiled by the Public Records Office]. Vol. 6. The Crown, the land, and the squatter, 1835-1840.Diary of James L Willis from 1837, portraying hardships suffered in the young colony of Victoria.24 page photocopy of chapter of a book. Digitised copy included.Handwritten inscription on front page: Willis family of Lower Plentywillis family, plenty river, yarra river, lower plenty, james willis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Peter Staples, Citation: Australia Day Awards 1993: Jessie Partington Angus, 26/01/1993
... honouring a notable local resident and descendant of a pioneer ...Certificate awarded to Jessie Partington Angus on Australia Day 1993 in recognition of devoted service to the Diamond Valley Choral Society and as Convener of the Diamond Valley Shire Festival of Carols Choir since 1926.Award honouring a notable local resident and descendant of a pioneer family.Photocopy on green paperpartington family, shire of diamond valley, australia day awards, jessie partington, diamond valley choral society, diamond valley shire festival of carols -
Greensborough Historical Society
Card - Postcard, Christmas card, 1925c
... . The Partington family were Greensborough pioneers. ... pioneers. Connects two Greensborough families in the early 20th ...Albert (Gus) Lines was a local architect, councillor, and Greensborough identity in the mid 20th century. This Christmas card is from a young Albert to his teacher Mr Partington. The Partington family were Greensborough pioneers. Connects two Greensborough families in the early 20th century.Coloured postcard depicting sheep on hillside near a track.On back of card: 'To his teacher Mr Partington from Albert Lines'partington family, a k gus lines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, David and Martha (Ruston) Medhurst, 1900c
... unknown) shows them as a middle aged couple. Pioneer family ...David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943). This studio portrait (date unknown) shows them as a middle aged couple.Pioneer family of Greensborough.Black and white studio portrait, man standing holding a small piece of paper, woman seated. Open book on small table at her right hand.On back: 'Mr and Mrs Medhurst who did much to help Greensborough. Mrs Medhurst born in Greensboro'. Also later additions of dates of birth and death and connections with descendants.medhurst family, partington family, martha medhurst, david medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Cards, Charles Partington, died March 13th 1905, 13/03/1905
Charles Partington came to Greensborough with his family in the 1857 to farm along the Plenty River. Members of his family still live in the area.A memory of a Greensborough pioneer, these cards are an example of bereavement cards in the early 20th century3 x black and white bereavement cards (possibly accompanied floral tributes). "Sacred to the memory of Charles Partington who departed this life March 13th 1905. Aged 80 years and was later interred in the Strathallan Cemetery"charles partington, ellen whatmough, partington family, bereavement cards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Jessie May Partington [as infant], 1911c
... with the local choral society and as a member of the pioneering ...Photograph of Jessie May Partington as a child.Jessie Angus was a Greensborough identity for her work with the local choral society and as a member of the pioneering Partington family.Postcard Studio portrait of small child in lace dress. Photograph in oval mount.In pen on mount: Jessie May Partingtonjessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Ivy Medhurst (1896-1972), 1915c
... Medhurst. A member of the Medhurst family, Greensborough pioneers ...Daughter of David and Martha Medhurst.A member of the Medhurst family, Greensborough pioneersBlack and white studio portrait of young woman in dark dress.In pan on back: Ivy Medhurst, Born 1896-1972, age 76. Daughter of David and Martha Medhurstmedhurst family, ivy medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Faye Fort, Miss Jean Partington, 2013
... great aunt Miss Jean Partington Pioneer Greensborough family ...Faye Fort's recollections of her great aunt Miss Jean PartingtonPioneer Greensborough family1 p. typescript, pen and ink sketchjean partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Daniels: following the footsteps of Batman, by Jan Hanslow, 11/07/2014
Discussion of John Daniels' theory that "Batman's Treaty" was signed on the southern bank of the Merri Creek in Reservoir. It follows Batman up the Maribyrnong River and his meeting with 'a native family' who took him to the Merri Creek.1 p. reprint of address at general Meeting [of Port Phillip Pioneers Group?] 11 July 2014, by Jan Hanslowbatmans treaty, john daniels, john batman, merri creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Tom Vickers at Pioneer Children's Cemetery, 1985_
... pharmacist. vickers family tom vickers pioneer childrens cemetery ...Tom Vickers at the Pioneer Children's Cemetery in Greensborough. Tom was a keen historian and member of Rotary. This marker was erected by Rotary on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Victoria.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Police Certificate of Service, 08/01/1964
... of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. alan partington Digital ...Certificate of Service for William Alan Partington issued after serving in the Victoria Police from 1933 to 1963.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough.Digital copy of Certificate of Service.alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Victorian Football Union. Golden Jubilee Award, 15/08/1977
... was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. alan ...Golden Jubilee Award presented to William Alan Partington issued in recognition of long and distinguished service to Australian Football.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. Digital copy of Certificate. Blue and red print on white paper.alan partington, victorian football union -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate - Digital Image, Alan Partington. Victorian Football Union. Distinguished Service Award, 21/10/1976
... was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. alan ...Distinguished Service Award presented to William Alan Partington issued in recognition of long and outstanding service to Australian Football.Alan Partington was a member of the Partington family, pioneers in Greensborough. Digital copy of Certificate. Blue and red print on white paper.alan partington, victorian football union -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Obituary Mr William Poulter, 06/04/1934
An outline of the life of William Poulter, a pioneer of the Greensborough district. Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.william poulter, greensborough history, poulter family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Britnell / Duncan family, 1857o
... pioneer family. britnell jesse duncan emma duncan Each has ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Alan's honour no surprise, 1973_
... Shield'. Alan Partington was a member of Greensborough pioneer ...Describes Alan (Snowy) Partington's interest in sports such as football and cricket and as a coach for pro-runners. Photograph shows Alan with the 'Alan Partington Shield'.Alan Partington was a member of Greensborough pioneer families.Photocopy of news article, 1 page of text. Accompanying photograph of subject not published with article.Inscription on photograph "Alan Partington".alan partington, dvfl, diamond valley football league, partington family