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Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Middleton Family - Briar Hill, 1923o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details of the Middleton family of Briar Hill from their arrival in Australia from England in 1923/24. Lists the children of Jesse Middleton and Florence Clark.2 typed pages.middleton family jesse middleton, briar hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, True bloods of our shire, 1992_03
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This article is the result of an interview with Alf Poulter about the Poulter family roots in Greensborough. Discusses some of the family connections with other pioneer families in the area.Memories of the early days of settlement in Greensborough and of the Poulter family.Copy of newspaper article. 2 pages, black and white photograph.alf poulter, poulter, chapman, splatt, stock, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Poulter Family, 1827o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A collection of copies of extracts listing members of the Poulter family and their origins. Includes Susan and James Chapman.Background to the Poulter family, Greensborough pioneers.A collection of copies of extracts listing members of the Poulter family and their origins. Some handwritten notes are included.poulter, chapman, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter re Private James William Poulter, 16/04/1920
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Poulter Genealogy, 1834o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Information about Susannah Forge (nee Poulter), daughter of Samuel Poulter and Susan Haylock. Includes an article from the Wangaratta Chronicle Feb 13 1901, relating the bushfire at Mrs Forge's property.3 pages. Downloaded from internet site.poulter family, susannah forge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Poulter Family Tree, 1656o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A handwritten account of the Poulter family tree from 1656. Includes descendants of Samuel Poulter and Susan Haylock.A record of the Poulter family tree. The Poulter family were pioneers in the Greensborough district.Photocopy of 22 handwritten pages. Note attached: "Handwritten by Nellie Poulter. Don't know where she got info from. Someone has done a bit of research!"poulter, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Descendants of John Splatt b.1727, 1727o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the descendants of John Splatt (1727-1799). Includes the family lines of Henry Anning Splatt, Henry Bartlett Splatt, Harriet Emma Splatt and Florence Ada Splatt.This document shows the marriages and relationships which connect many of the Greensborough pioneer families and continues this line to the late 20th century.17 pages.splatt family, val wilson, stock, godwill, blackbourn, finn, rolfs, mitchell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Jolley Family descendants, 1865o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Parts of a longer document on the Jolley family, these pages connect the family to the Greensborough area.3 pages. Part of a longer document. This copy contains pages 6 to 8.jolley family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Gilding Family, 1837o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...These emails share information on the Gilding family of Greensborough and include the text of George Gilding's will.7 pages of email transcripts (dated 2006) detailing the Gilding family tree.Some pen inscriptions adding further entries.gilding, george gilding, iredale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Transport in Victoria, 1980s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Each of these booklets details the history, changes and upgrades to transport in Victoria in the early 1980s and explains the role af government authorities such as the Country Roads Board. Item 707c describes the Melbourne Freight Terminal between Spencer Street and Footscray Road.An historical look at the development of transport in Victoria.A collection of 3 booklets on transport in Victoria. Item 707a: 16 pages, colour illustrations. Item 707b: 20 pages, colour illustrations.Item 707c: 8 pages, black and white illustrations (20 x 14.5 cm). railways, transport, victoria, trams, roads -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. Annual Report 2011-2012. Calendar. 2013, 2011-2013
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The annual report of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. is presented in a calendar format. In this 2013 edition the calendar is illustrated with photographs of Greensborough pioneer families. The attached Word file contains captions identifying the people in the photographs. Captions by Faye Fort.The annual report is a record of the activities and services of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc.28 pages. Colour and black and white illustration. Annual report in calendar format. Illustrations of Greensborough pioneer families. A handwritten insert identifies the people in the photographs. (Notes by Faye Fort, typed by Merilyn Mullavey 2016, see Word document)diamond valley community support inc. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. Annual Report 2009-2010. Calendar. 2011, 2011_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The annual report of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. is presented in a calendar format. In this 2011 edition the calendar is illustrated with photographs of Greensborough's historical places.The annual report is a record of the activities and services of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc.28 pages. Colour and black and white illustration. Annual report in calendar format. Illustrations of historic Greensborough places.diamond valley community support -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. Annual Report 2010-2011. Calendar. 2012, 2010-2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The annual report of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. is presented in a calendar format. In this 2012 edition the calendar is illustrated with photographs of native flowers and plants.The annual report is a record of the activities and services of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc.28 pages. Colour illustrations. Annual report in calendar format. Illustrations of flowers and plants.diamond valley community support -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, They've had to go, 05/08/1980
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Tom Skals ran Skals Motors in Main Street Greensborough until it was demolished in 1980 to make way for new development and the widening of Main Street.Photograph and information on Skals Motors and the family's history in the area.Yellowed original news clipping. Text and photograph of Tom and Greg Skals at Skals Motors.skals, skals motors, tom skals, greg skals, main street, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoirs, The Diary of John Spence, 20/02/1859
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This document outlines a 3 month sea journey from England to Australia in 1859 on the sailing ship "Arabia".John Spence and his wife Jessie were pioneers of Victoria.An 11 page computer printed stapled document. It is double side printed in A4.Niljohn spence, jessie spence, mary spence, sailing ship arabia, immigration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Invitation [copy], Invitation to the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City, 1934, 14/11/1934
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This was an invitation to the President of the Greensborough RSSILA and his wife to attend the Proclamation of the City of Heidelberg. Commemorates the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City on 14th November 1934.An A4 photocopy of a certificate.Nilcity of heidelberg, lord huntingfield, invitations, hardley, warringal park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Icon Now Forgotten, 10/11/2004
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article was written because of the non observance of the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Walter Withers.Walter Withers was a prominent artist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived in Eaglemont and painted in the Eltham district for many years and was a member of the "Heidelberg School". He is buried in St Helena cemetery.A 2 page article which has 2 black and white and 2 colour photographs.Some writing in red biro around the margins and an asterix in pencil.walter withers, heidelberg school, artists, st helena cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, News Press Print, The Mercury December 1953, 01/12/1953
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The booklet was published at the end of the 1953 school year by Eltham High School.In the early 1950's Eltham High School was the nearest secondary school to Greensborough.A 36 page black and white booklet issued in 1953 by Eltham High School. It has a stiffened paper cover with blue printing and is stapled.Some blue biro words on front cover, a number of annotations throught the booklet, a collection of signatures on the inside rear cover and 2 hand written addresses on the outer rear cover.eltham high school, secondary education, 1953 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Such is filmmaking, 21/04/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers and based on a book written by Joseph Furphy in 1903.This family made the iconic Furphy water carts at their Shepparton foundry. A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers.Nilfurphy, shepparton, water carts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greensborough shopping centre 1970, 1970_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The photograph is of the centre of Greensborough in 1970, prior to the Greensborough Plaza being built. The Partington farm house, named 'Alwyn' (after Alan and Wyn Partington) can be seen north of the Railway Line. Alan and Wyn had to leave this farm in 1976 - moving to a new house - built by son Gary - at 54 Manatunga Circuit - to make way for the creation of Whatmough Park and development of the Hailes Street-The Circuit-Greensborough Plaza precinct.This is an important visual record of Greensborough before the redevelopment of the late 1970's. It also shows the Whatmough park area when it was still the Partington family farm.A black and white newspaper clipping featuring an aerial photograph.Nilgreensborough streets, greensborough, aerial photograph, 1970, partington, whatmough park, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Sharon Calls All Square Dancers, 1970s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the personal history of Sharon Lacey as a square dance caller and how she can be contacted.Tells the story of the establishment of the Diamond Valley Squares. A Square Dancing club.A black and white newspaper clipping with a green heading.Nilsquare dancing, diamond valley squares, guiding light square dancers, westgate dancers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, School maintains close ties with RSL, 1995_08
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Changing Times, 30/01/1992
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is an issue of a weekly staff newspaper that was for employees of the Public Transportation Commission. .It features an article on Theo Tzaros the then Watsonia Station Master who was a guest radio announcer on the Plenty Valley Community Radio station 3PVR.A black and white 8 page newsletter with orange highlighting.Nil3pvr, plenty valley community radio, watsonia, station master, watsonia railway station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, Artist's works show another side of war, 1995_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article was published as a part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.The article is about Robert Anderson, a founder member of the Diamond Valley Arts Society. Robert served in WW2 and was selected to paint the portrait of Captain Lionel Colin Matthews, a decorated Signals Corps member.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News article. Nilcaptain lionel colin matthews, robert anderson, signals corps, australia remembers, ww2, daimond valley arts society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Community celebrations, 1995_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This story is about Jack Wilcox, a local ex serviceman. Jack served in post war Japan as a part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.An A3 photocopy of an article from the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.Hand written words "Jack Wilcox" on top RH corner.bcof, jack wilcox, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, korean war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Scouting runs in the Parr family, 1990c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The story is about a brother and sister who have each been invested as Queen's Scouts.The Parr family were residents of Watsonia when this award was archived.A photocopy of a newspaper article on a scouting family.Biro writings above and below the article.scouting, watsonia venturers, queens scout, parr family -
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Newspaper clipping, Students take a ride back in time, 1980s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Watsonia Heights Primary school is a local education facility. Article written by Rosalie Bray.Features a photograph of two students wearing period clothing on horse back. The article also lists school activities from the period.A photocopy of a newspaper article on activities at Watsonia Heights Primary school.Some biro writing at bottom of page.watsonia heights primary school, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Remembering the Rats, 2011_06
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign.The article records some anecdotes of the "Rats of Tobruk". A 2 page magazine article from the RSL's publication MUFTI.Niltobruk, rats of tobruk, 2/15 battalion, 2/13 field company rae -
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Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa