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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs and Mrs Gary Partington, 1964_10
Mr and Mrs Gary Partington outside the Greensborough Methodist Church in October 1964. Background is Uncle Bill Leed and Jessie Scholes. Gary said he had to get his hair to grow with a part in it, he previously on had a crew cut but relatives told him to grow a decent head of hair for his wedding.This was one of the last weddings in this Church before its demolition prior to the development of Greensborough Plaza.Digital copy of black and white photographmethodist church greensborough, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Gary Partington and groomsmen, 1964_
Gary Partington and groomsmen at his wedding 1964, at the Greensborough Methodist Church.One of the last weddings at this Church before it was demolished for the development of Greensborough Plaza.Digital copy of black and white photograph.methodist church greensborough, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Approach to Greensborough, 1947c
A vista of the top end of Greensborough in the late 1940's.Shows the development of Greensborough looking from the Melbourne approach side. Features the early power lines and post and wire fences along Grimshaw Street also dirt edges of the road, early street lighting and no footpaths.A black and white photograph of the approach to Greensborough in the late 1940's.Written in pen on back of photo: "Looking down Grimshaw St from the cutting near William St and Adeline Sts."greensborough, grimshaw street, post war era -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greenhills Panorama, 1959_
Relates the history of the Greenhills area of Greensborough. It was compiled by Malcolm Blair, Agnes O'Donnell and Adrienne Thompson as an entry into a Develop Victoria Council contest in 1959.Records the significant developments in Greenhills' history. It also listed the office bearers of the Greenhill and North Greensborough Progress Association from its inception.A 40 page singled sided typed book held together by staples. 3 copies.greenhills, partington, gold discovery, north greensborough, anthony beale, st helena, develop victoria council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Bundoora Primary School 1877 - 1977, 16/07/1977
Issued to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of Bundoora Primary School.It lists the program for the Centenary Celebrations on 16th July 1977 and surnames of the families who attended the school. Also a brief history of its founding and development.A 4 page folded booklet printed with blue ink on a white background.Nilbundoora, janefield, 1977, 1877, primary school, pine plantation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document collection, Banyule City Council, Watermarc, Greensborough, 2004-2012
The development of the Greensborough town centre and in particular the redevelopment of the Greensborough Pool into the Watermarc aquatic centre is documented in this collection of minutes, correspondence, plans, brochures, etc. Contents: Box 1, Correspondence, Project updates, Leaflets, Plans, Newspaper articles. Community Consultative Committee meetings - Agendas and Minutes. Box 2: Greensborough Project Presentation Package 2006; Greensborough principal activity centre plan (executive summary 2005, 2008); Consultation documents 2005; Banyule Banner (2005; 2006); Project update 2005; Newspaper article collection; Advertising leafletsThis collection is significant as it covers the development of the pool precinct from concept plan to completed complex.A collection of various documents relating to the development of the Watermarc pool complex. Includes leaflets, plans, minutes of committee meetings and letters to committee member (in black ring binder).watermarc, greensborough, greensborough pool, swimming pools, rosalie bray, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. As told to Marilyn Smith 2011. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century suburb.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #716amos family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, June Roberts, Brian and June Roberts at 'Blackjack', 1956o
Brian and June Roberts moved to Hume Street Briar Hill as newlyweds. June's story recounts the development of their home on the Plenty River and the friendships with neighbours. A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.11 typed pages.june roberts, brian roberts, briar hill, blackjack, hume street, suburban life -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Cecil Jessop: a community minded individual, 29/03/1892o
Cecil Jessop was an important figure in the development of Greensborough. This outline of his life discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.2 typed pages.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, June Hall, The Noel Withers story, 2011
Noel Withers recounts his background in England, emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011.A primary source account of Noel's background and interest in local history. 3 typed pages. noel withers, greensborough historical society, june hall, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Transport in Victoria, 1980s
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
Newspaper clipping, They've had to go, 05/08/1980
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
Newspaper clipping, Greensborough shopping centre 1970, 1970_
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, Councillors on the move, 30/09/2015
This article is a report on Banyule Council's new office development at One Flintoff Street Greensborough.News clipping, black text.one flintoff, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Michael Cannon, Historical Records of Victoria. Volume Three: The Early development of Melbourne, 1836-1839
Contains all official documents that could be located on important aspects of the founding of Melbourne during the years 1836 to 1839.670 p., black & white and col. illus.melbourne, melbourne history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Life skills hub gets some help : [Diamond Valley Special Development School DV5161], 17/02/2016
Key life skills to be taught in a practical setting when independent living centre opens at Diamond Valley Special Development School. The school community partnered with Greensborough Bunnings Warehouse staff to help deliver the project.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley special development school, bunnings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The buses can't get through to school, 1962_
The Principal of Watsonia High, Mr Miller, and Parent's Association Secretary, Mrs Solum, discuss th problems of unmade roads in the Watsonia High area.Written in 1962, this article shows the problems associated with new housing developments and lack of amenities.1 page photocopy of news clipping.In pen under title:"Zosky 1962"watsonia high school, nepean street, henry street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Compact disc, Founders of Australia and their descendants, 2007_
Book 1: discovery, exploration, settlement and economic development of Australia; Book 2: biographical details of early emigrants and pioneering familiesCompact disc in plastic case with printed, paper-insert coverFounders of Australia and their descendantsaustralian history, settlers, colonisation, european settlement, family history, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century. suburb.3 pages, includes photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Banyule City Council, Civic Revitalisation: Ivanhoe and Greensborough: building a better Banyule, 2015_06
This folder contains information on the redevelopment of the Ivanhoe civic precinct and the development of One Flintoff Street Greensborough as Council's offices and service centre. The Greensborough centre will be built over the Watermarc building.Black spiral bound folder with clear cover, containing a collection of publications with text and colour images.banyule city council, ivanhoe, greensborough, one flintoff, watermarc -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, College keeps ahead with latest methods Bu0020, 29/07/2015
Developments are outlined for both Preston and Bundoora campuses of Parade College.News clipping, black text, colour image.parade college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, View of Greensborough from Delfin Crescent, 02/05/2013
This photograph of Greensborough was taken from Delfin Crescent in 2013 to show changes over 40 years, based on Ron Reynold’s sketches in the 1973 publication “Greensborough and Greenhills” published by Cypress Books. Delphin Crescent [previously known as Medhurst Street] was created about 1970 in association with the Delfin Building Company. It was at this time also, that major works on Diamond Creek Road raised the level of the road facilitating the connection of Delfin Crescent with Diamond Creek Road. [Note: 'Medhurst Street was only listed on planning maps pre 1950 when the 'street' had no residents or development.]Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough and greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Montmorency High School, Official Opening: Montmorency High School 1976, 11/03/1976
Programme of the official opening of Montmorency High School March 1976. Includes a brief history of the school from its opening in February 1969 through the development of permanent building to 1976.Programme printed in green on light brown paper.montmorency high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Investors and elderly in danger zone: architect, 02/04/2014
Changes to residential development zones in Montmorency would effect local homeowners, according to architect Michael Scalzo.News clipping, black text.montmorency, land development -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Traffic a concern, 19/03/2014
Concerns are raised over the 38-apartment development at 4 Poulter Avenue Greensborough.News clipping, black text.poulter avenue greensborough, michael karagiannis, land development -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Developer bypasses council for decision on plan, 27/08/2014
The proposal for a block of apartments in Watsonia will go to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal after the developer failed to reach an agreement with Banyule City Council.News clipping, black text.watsonia, town planning, unit development watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Building height set to be reduced by developers, 17/06/2015
A proposed development at 4-6 Flintoff Street is to have its plans amended to reduce the height of the building.News clipping, black text.flintoff street greensborough, town planning, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, International Harvester, Australia. Land of tomorrow, 1965_
This 1960s map of Australia shows areas of economic development at that time.Colour map of Australiaaustralia economic development, international harvester -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of documents, Black Family in Greensborough and Watsonia, 1924o
Collection of copies of documents and plans relating to land owned by the Black Family in Greensborough and Watsonia, and its sale by auction and subdivision to form the suburb of Watsonia following the building of Watsonia Railway Station in 1924History of the development of the suburb of WatsoniaLoose-leaf folder, pages in file protectorsblack family, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Elliott Provincial newspapers Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Mirror May 4, 1965, 04/05/1965
Contains article "Valley plan goes to Council", discussing the development of the Plenty Valley, north of Greensborough.Early plan submitted to Diamond Valley Council in 19658 p.greensborough