A family history written by George Arthur Iredale, mainly from recollections from his own life. He delves into the early days when the Iredales first arrived in Greensborough and expands his story with subsequent generations of the Iredale family.The Iredale family are Greensborough pioneers, in the area from the 1850s.18 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, sarah hurst, james iredale, george gilding

The origins of the Iredale family are traced from Huddersfield in Yorkshire to the arrival of James Iredale in Greensborough (circa 1858). An outline of the life and origins of a pioneer Greensborough family.4 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, emma gilding, james iredale, margaret sunderland

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

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

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

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

This was created as a eulogy for Loris Winifred Durance.Loris was a member of the Godber family, her mother was Ivy Partington and her grandmother was Emma Britnell. All these familes were among the early pioneering families of Greensborough.An 8 page A4 black and white document featuring numerous photographs.Nilbritnell, godber, partington, durance

Jessie Partington and bridesmaid at Jessie's marriage to Gordon Scholes.Jessie was a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie partington, jessie scholes

Photograph of Jessie and Gordon Scholes and bridal party.Jessie Scholes (nee Partington) was a member of this Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie scholes, jessie partington, gordon scholes

This is the 1925 Premiership team photograph for Greensborough Football Club. Photograph is named: Back Row (L-R): A Roy, H Silk, M Monaghan (President), D Monaghan (Vice President), M B George (Treasurer) W H Nicholls (Honorary Secretary), G Barnett (Vice President), Mr Judkins (Timekeeper), C Webber (Vice President), H Collard. Row 2: J Mitchell, D McDowell, S Creese, R Maurer, A Purcell, R McDowell, W Poulter, C Lamond, J Davey, J Stock, T Iredale. Row 3: E Lines, S Poulter, C Oakley, W Godwill, A Lines (Captain), C Godwill (Vice Captain), O Ely, S Clough, W Stock. Front Row: H Collard, W Santon, C Lovell, L Collard, S Judkins.This photo names players in the 1925 team, includes many Greensborough pioneer families.Sepia team photograph, mounted on light brown card.Names of team printed on mount. Inscription on back: "Oct 2011. Donated to the Greensborough Historical Society by Brian Poulter, son of William Arthur Poulter 1905-1974."greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfa premiers 1925

The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2 of Item 177.Some minor biro marks

Four generations of the Partington family: Alan Partington, David Medhurst, Annie May Medhurst Partington and infant Elinor PartingtonFour generations of a Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white photograph. partington family, david medhurst

Four generations of the Partington family: Faye Fort (Son's daughter), Alan Partington (Son), Annie May Medhurst (Grandma) and Great Granddaughter Melinda Fort born 25/6/1960.Four generations of a Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, fort family

Four generations of the Partington Leed family: Wyn Leed Partington, Anne Emma Leed, Faye Fort and infant Melinda Fort born 25/6/1960.Four generations of a Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, wyn leed

Alan and Wyn Partington with their children, Trevor, Elinor and Faye.Members of a Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family

Four generations of the Partington Fort family: Alan Partington, Faye Fort, Melinda and infant Rian.Four generations of a Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, faye fort (nee partington)

Portrait of Robert Partington cropped from family photograph. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of cropped sections of black and white studio photograph.robert partington

Copies of Insurance Policy issued to Charles Partington (1894) as mortgagee of a rented dwelling in Herbert Street Northcote; and, William J Partington (1912) for an unoccupied dwelling in Greensborough. From the Partington family archives. The Partingtons were Greensborough pioneers.Copies of two Insurance Policies.partington family, william james partington

Rosie Bray has written a family history of the Whittingham family from interviews and documents. Included is the story of the four Whittingham sons who fought in World War I - Henry Douglas Whittingham (killed in action France April 1917), John Cecil Whittingham, Leslie Ernest Whittingham and Eric Walter Whittingham.Family history and associated documents and photographs in spiral binder with black cover.whittingham family

Marriage certificate of David James Medhurst and Martha Ruston 07/06/1882; and, Peter Ruston and Martha Williams 01/07/1858.Shows connections of early Greensborough pioneer families.Copy of 2 marriage certificates.Handwritten certificates.david medhurst, martha medhurst, peter rustin, martha williams

Graves at St Helena Cemetery, Charles Partington senior and junior and Ellen Partington.The Partingtons are a Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of colour photograph.charles partington, charles partington junior, ellen partington, st helena cemetery

Graves at St Helena Cemetery, Partington family - Annie May and Jessie May PartingtonThe Partingtons are a Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of colour photograph.annie may partington, jessie may partington, partington family, st helena cemetery

Graves at St Helena Cemetery, Partington family - Annie May and Jessie May Partington and Jessie's husband Gordon Scholes.The Partingtons are a Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of colour photograph.gordon scholes, partington family, st helena cemetery

This cup, saucer and plate was part of a set given to Annie May Medhurst on the occasion of her marriage to William James Partington in 1905. Partington and Medhurst families were Greensborough pioneers.China cup, saucer and plate set. White, decorated with small pink flowers.No manufacturer's marks.annie may partington, william james partington

Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Sepia studio photograph.prudence partington, portrait photographs, partington famiy

Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. She had a beautiful voice, singing in church and choirs. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie may partington, partington family

Maria Partington was born in 1860 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parent’s deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maria partington, partington family

Maria Partington was born in 1860 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parent’s deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maria partington, partington family

This photograph shows one of the out buildings at 'Willis Vale', a property owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.The hoe of a pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family