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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1888c
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.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1900c
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.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Envelope, Greensborough Jewellers, 1960c
Greensborough Jewellers operated in Main Street in the 1960s-1970s. It was possibly a branch of Busby Jewellers in Preston.Jewelery repair envelope, brown paperCustomer: Partington; Price: $13.95; rubber stamped business name, address and telephone numbergreensborough jewellers, main street shops, central court main street greesborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, The Snug Cafe St Helena 1, 1990c
St Helena Marketplace was the site of "The Snug". These photographs were taken by Frank Solomon and depict a cafe called The Snug, which is no longer operating. [Location information: Shop 10 St Helena Market Place Aqueduct Road Diamond Creek Vic 3089] Digital copy of colour photographthe snug, st helena marketplace, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, The Snug Cafe St Helena 2, 1990c
St Helena Marketplace was the site of "The Snug". These photographs were taken by Frank Solomon and depict a cafe called The Snug, which is no longer operating.Digital copy of colour photographthe snug, st helena marketplace, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Briar Hill Timber 1, 2012c
Briar Hill Timber was situated on Sherbourne Road Briar Hill and operated as a timber yard for many decades from he 1950s. These photographs were taken by Frank Solomon and depict the business just prior to its closure in 2014.Digital copy of colour photographbriar hill timber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Briar Hill Timber 2, 2010c
Briar Hill Timber was situated on Sherbourne Road Briar Hill and operated as a timber yard for many decades from he 1950s. These photographs were taken by Frank Solomon and depict the business just prior to its closure in 2014.Digital copy of colour photographbriar hill timber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Briar Hill Timber 3, 2012c
Briar Hill Timber was situated on Sherbourne Road Briar Hill and operated as a timber yard for many decades from he 1950s. These photographs were taken by Frank Solomon and depict the business just prior to its closure in 2014.Digital copy of colour photographbriar hill timber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Briar Hill Timber 4, 2012c
Briar Hill Timber was situated on Sherbourne Road Briar Hill and operated as a timber yard for many decades from he 1950s. This photo shows the chimney, the only part of the structure still remaining. These photographs were taken by Frank Solomon and depict the business just prior to its closure in 2014.Digital copy of colour photographbriar hill timber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Briar Hill Timber 5, 2012c
Briar Hill Timber was situated on Sherbourne Road Briar Hill and operated as a timber yard for many decades from he 1950s. These photographs were taken by Frank Solomon and depict the business just prior to its closure in 2014.Digital copy of colour photographbriar hill timber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Reception and Training, 1990o
Photographs of reception area at DVCH and staff training. Includes CPR classes and operating theatre training. The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 8.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. Photo album with white and grey cover. 38 pages, 125 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on front cover. diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Protest on State centre, 1973_11c
The Institute of Social Welfare, Watsonia operated on the Loyola Seminary campus 1973-74, which was purchased by the Probation and Training Division to run certificate courses for social workers and others. There was a proposal to establish a periodic detention centre on the site in November 1973, against which there were protests by local residents.News article, text only. Word document with research notes on item.institute of social welfare, watsonia, loyola college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Greensborough Motors, 01/03/1935
Greensborough Motors was owned and operated by F.H.Roberts. This advertisement was in the Hurstbridge Advertiser on 1st March 1935 Page 3.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.roberts family, greensborough motors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Thomas Black and his mobile butcher's, 1930s
The mobile butcher's shop operated by Thomas Black in the 1930s.Digital copy of black and white photograph thomas black, butchers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Geoff Foard visit, 16/02/2017
In February 2017, former Greensborough local Geoff Foard visited Greensborough Historical Society. Eric Barclay also came along. Many stories were exchanged and everyone present had an interesting day. Russel and Nancy Foard came in Greensborough shortly after the cessation of World War 2 and operated their Foard's Store until 1958. [Later circa 1969 Safeway Supermarket built on their site at the corner of Grimshaw and Hailes Streets]Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough historical society, geoff foard, eric barclay -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle and Apron, Medhurst Bottle and Apron, 2016_
Medhurst Wines operates in Gruyere, Yarra Valley. The winery is on land once owned by David Medhurst, formerly of Greensborough. These items were a gift to David's descendant, Faye Fort (nee Partington).Clear glass wine bottle 750 ml, screw cap, in black cardboard presentation box in red and white gift bagLabelled Medhurst Chardonnay 2016 Yarra Valley; with, black poly cotton apron, with pocket, embroidered Medhurst in white.medhurst family, medhurst wines yarra valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Purcell Stubley and staff, 1970s
Purcell Stubley with staff from Stubley Motors. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage 1946, 1946_
Main Street view of Stubley Motors 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Garage - Interior View 1946, 1946_
Interior view of Stubley Motors 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Garage - Interior View 1946, 1946_
Interior view of Stubley Motors 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley's Hay and Grain Store, 1937c
Stubley's Hay and Grain Store circa 1950. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into other areas such as this Hay and Grain Store, to serve the semi-rural area of Greensborough and surrounds.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Rear of Stubley Motors, 1951_
Rear of Stubley Motors 1951. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers at 96-104 Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage - external view, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Garage, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers at 96 Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley's Furniture, 1958c
Stubley's Furniture Store late 1950s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into other areas such as this Furniture store. [Syd Thompson Fruit Shop was here in early 1950s, Syd lived in the house at back. He coached Boxing]. This became the Welkay Store in the 1960's and owned by Walter Kenyon. The Welkay store moved opposite to 100 Main Road on 6/9/1966, ref: Diamond Valley News Page 9. Soon after the store would have been demolished to make way for 'The Valley Building' still on the site in 2018.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Holden dealership, 1960s
Stubley Holden dealership 1960s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Holden parts, 1960s
Stubley Holden dealership 1960s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Motors, 1950s
Stubley Motors 1950s. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951. The Group expanded into a Holden dealership in the 1960s.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough