An article on the Diamond Valley Gem Club from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on green background, colour illus.diamond valley gem club, lapidary, gem clubs, grace park

An article on local volunteer Nancy Fyfe from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on white background, colour illus. Includes draft of article.nancy fyfe, fyfe family, volunteers, watsonia

Photographs of local volunteer Nancy Fyfe, taken by Rosie Bray. Photo taken to accompany article "Nancy Fyfe - volunteer extraordinaire"Colour photograph, caption on back.Caption on back: "Nancy Fyfe - volunteer extraordinaire"nancy fyfe, fyfe family, volunteers

State Memorial Service for former Premier of Victoria and Member for Bundoora, the late John Cain, with a personal tribute from Rosie Bray8 p. booklet, with 2 p. document, both with colour photographjohn cain, victoria parliament

John Eddy was Principal of Watsonia primary School from 1993-1997. This interview is a revised version of the original conducted by Rosie Bray.4 p. typescript, with col. photograph of House Captains and Mr Eddy in 1995. watsonia primary school, john eddy

A short report by Rosie Bray on a talk presented by GHS President Noel Withers at Watsonia Library. Noel's topic was the history of Watsonia. One page, text and colour photographs; 3 printed photos.watsonia, greensborough historical society

Two articles on Volunteers of Banyule from Heidelberg Weekly and Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping 1 from Heidelberg Weekly, black text on white background, color illus. Clipping 2 from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on beige background, colour illus.volunteers of banyule, watsonia

2 photographs from the Patchwork Gallery in Watsonia taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1 and 2 are captioned "Quilts at quilt shop 2004".2 colour photographs, captions on back.layt family, the patchwork gallery, watsonia, quilting

Photographs from Watsonia Neighbourhood House 2005 taken by Rosie Bray. Shows Cheryl Purcell - coordinator of Watsonia Neighbourhood House Feb 2005Colour photograph, caption on back.Caption: "Cheryl Purcell - co-ordinator of Watsonia Neighbourhood House Feb 2005"watsonia neighbourhood house, cheryl purcell

An article on Banyule Council's "Work and family balance award" 2005 from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on white background, colour illus.banyule council, work life balance, keith yeo, kath baylie

The Greensborough Interchurch Council organised a family picnic and fun day on Australia Day 26/01/1995. Leaflet advertising the event and article by Rosie Bray2 p. Leaflet: blue text on yellow paper; article: black text on white papergreensborough interchurch council, australia day, picnics in greensborough

A short report by Rosie Bray on a Community promotion at WaterMarc on July 22, 2017. Greensborough Historical Society was invited to attend as a local artist completed an art installation.One page, text and colour photographs; 2 printed photos.greensborough historical society, watermarc

Anzac Memorial Service at Greensborough War Memorial Park. Review by Rosie Bray, Anzac Day service booklet from Greensborough RSL and 5 photographs by Neil Lewis.1 cover sheet, 8 page booklet and 5 photosgreensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, rosie bray, neil lewis

An article from Watsonia's Whisper, written by Rose Bray, outlining services available at Knight Street Occasional Child Care Centre, later named Watsonia Occasional Child Care.Copy of clipping from Watsonia's Whisper.watsonia occasional child care., knight street occasional child care centre

A Remembrance Day Service was held at the Greensborough War Memorial Park, 11 November 2018 to mark the centenary of the end of World War I. This group of memorabilia was collected by Rosie Bray.Bronze medallion in red box; newspaper clippings, photographs, pamphlet and articleMedallion inscribed "1918, we will remember them" (face); "WWI Armistice 1918-2018" (obverse)world war 1, remembrance day 2018

Ray and Bonnie Dickson moved to Greensborough in 1951, the area was mostly open space with few houses. Bonnie recalls and recounts her life in Greensborough in this interview with neighbour Rosalie Bray.There is some discussion of restrictions to house building in this post war period.3 typed pages of oral history and photograph of Bonnie Dickson. Copy 2: Item 695.bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history

An article on the Diamond Valley Greek Senior Citizens Club from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article and photographs by Rosie Bray. Caption on photos "Greek Seniors Club 2003".Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on cream background, colour illus., plus 2 colour photographsdiamond valley greek senior citizens club, watsonia community centre, watsonia's whisper

The story of the first years of operation of the Greensborough Historical Society Inc, 2010-2016. Written by GHS member Rosie Bray from published Committee and meeting minutes and Society newsletters. The Society was founded in 2010.24 pages, text and colour illustrations. Printed and bound in white plastic folder.greensborough historical society inc

A collection of information on the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards 2017. Report written by GHS member Rosie Bray. Awards were made to GHS President Noel Withers and GHS member Jean Luxford.1 program, 1 report, 1 letter,7 colour photographsaustralia day awards, jagajaga, noel withers, jean luxford

This photograph was taken in c.1870 and depicts Aaron Sherrtt who is best known for his involvements with, and eventual assassination by, the Kelly gang. He stands upright in the image with his arm leaning on a podium which reaches his hip. He is wearing an outfit for which he was infamous. Richard Warren, son of the proprietor of the Ovens and Murray Advertiser once stated that “anyone seeing [Aaron] coming down Ford Street would ask, “Who the hell’s this? Some advance agent for the circus?”’. The outfit Aaron wore for this particular photoshoot is reminiscent of this quote. He wears an unusual spotted shirt with a waistcoat and a sash is tied at his waist. He wears boots which turn up slightly at the toes. The hat is a “pork pie” hat which is worn in the typical “Greta Mob” style with the chinstrap under the nose. Aaron Sherritt was born in 1854 in Prahran, Melbourne, to Irish Protestant parents John and Anne. Sherritt stood at 5 foot 10. He had hazel eyes, dark brown hair and pale olive skin. Sherritt was childhood friends with Kelly Gang member, Joe Byrne, having previously attended the same school. Both men had a reputation for stealing horses and on one occasion, after stealing and butchering a cow, Sherritt and Byrne were convicted to six months in Beechworth Gaol (1876). Sherritt, along with Byrne, were reportedly recruited by Ned Kelly in 1877 in stealing stock; however, Sherritt never became a fully-fledged member of the Kelly Gang. Nevertheless, Sherritt scouted for the Kelly Gang in 1878. He later struck a deal with the police (specifically, with Chief Commissioner Standish) to save Joe Byrne's life in exchange for leading the police to the other members of the Gang. From then on, Aaron Sherritt lived the dangerous life of a double agent, providing police with what is assumed today to have been outdated or incorrect information in return for money. On the 26th of June 1880, Aaron Sherritt was murdered in the Woolshed Valley. He was approximately 23-25 years old at death. This event marked the start of the Kelly gang’s last days. Sherritt was murdered by Byrne in front of his wife, 15 year old and heavily pregnant Ellen “Belle” Sherritt and her mother Ellen Barry. Also in the Sherritt dwelling on this particular night were four policemen. The intention behind Sherritt’s murder was for the police to send word to Melbourne that the Kelly gang had murdered Sherritt and a police train would be sent to Glenrowan where the rest of the Kelly gang were waiting. This plan did not go as predicted and ultimately the Kelly gang fell at Glenrowan in 1880. This photograph was taken by James Bray who worked as a professional photographer in Camp Street Beechworth from 1870-1891. He was one of four men who photographed the Kelly Gang after the siege in Glenrowan in 1880. He is also renowned for his previous work photographing members of the Kelly gang. This photograph is part of the Burke Museum "Kelly album" which includes a significant collection of photographs and artefacts connected to Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang. Ned Kelly and his gang have become ingrained in Australian popular culture and thus many museums, art galleries and private collections house material connected to the Kelly story which allows the events and people to be researched and interpreted. Artefacts and photographs pertaining to the Kelly gang are particularly valuable for Australian museums. This particular photograph is significant for its connection to Beechworth photographer James Bray who is responsible for many images depicting members of the Kelly Gang. The photograph is also of artistic significance as an example of a Carte de Viste dating to 1880 and it's connection to Aaron Sherritt.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on card. Obverse: J.E.Bray./ Photo/ Beechworth Reverse: Portrait & Landscape/ Photographer 5/ Aaron Sherritt J E Bray Signature Beechworth/ Victoria Beware (almost erased out) Negatives Kept. Copies 5I/.Each May/ Be Had By Forwarding Name And Address/ Accompanied With Remittance To/ The Amount Of Order/ Photographs Coloured In Water Colours 10237. kelly album, woolshed valley, 1870s, kelly gang, joe byrne, ned kelly, aaron sherritt, james bray, beechworth, burke museum

5 articles on the Watsonia Neighbourhood House from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Articles written by Rosie Bray. The neighbourhood house organises many activities from craft and art to yoga and other wellbeing subjects.5 Clippings from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on green or cream background, colour illus.watsonia neighbourhood house, lambourne road watsonia

Documents collected by Watsonia Uniting Church member Rosie Bray from 1988-2000. Includes planning documents, newspaper clippings, Parish council notes, advertisements for activities, a handbook for the placement of ministers, a mission statement and privacy policy.Plastic folder with blue cover and black plastic binding containing approx 16 documents.watsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia

2 photographs from Volunteers of Banyule taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1 is captioned "Barbara and Leigh Dixon Volunteers of Banyule 2003"; photo 2 is captioned "Steve Kennedy and Barbara Dixon, co-ordinators of Volunteers of Banyule 2003".2 colour photographs, captions on back.volunteers of banyule, steve kennedy, barbara dixon, watsonia

Photographs from Watsonia Neighbourhood House 2005 taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1: Ellen Michel and assistant, working on the mosaic wall at Watsonia Neighbourhood House; photo 2: Mosaic wall and neighbourhood house coordinator Cheryl Purcell 2 colour photographs, captions on back.Caption: Photo 1 "Ellen Michel and worker - working on the mosaic wall at Watsonia N/House Feb 05"; photo 2 "Mosaic wall - Cheryl Purcell - Watsonia N/H Feb05"watsonia neighbourhood house, cheryl purcell, ellen michel

Cover article written by Rosie Bray. In addition to YPRL booklets which have a brief history of each site visited, there are leaflets on Anglican parish of Diamond Creek; Nillumbik Cemetery; Ellis Cottage; Greensborough Cemetery and Sutherland Homes for ChildrenBooklet (2 copies) containing a brief history of sites visited on the Library's Diamond Valley Tour 2019, with 21 p. of supplementary information by various writers and 6 photographs taken on the tour.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, st katherines church st helena, andrew yandell reserve, greensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough cemetery

An article on the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards 2004 from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray. Awards made to Dorothy Grant, Reverend and Mrs Kenyon, Cliff and Iris Lowerson and Betty and Bill Woolnough.Annual awards given to locals for their volunteer work.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on cream and white background, colour illus.jagajaga community australia day awards

Booklet from the annual Remembrance Day Service held by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief history of Australia's involvement in World War I and a list of Australian involvement in Wars, Conflicts and Peace keeping Operations. Also a brief report on the day by Rosie Bray.12 p. black & white text, col. photographsarmistice day, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2022

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, Jillian Riley is shown the plaque of the Ashril Theatre, which belonged to her father Stan Riley. Jill is accompanied by Rosie Bray and GHS President Noel Withers.The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.main street plaques project, ashril theatre

3 photographs from the Patchwork Gallery in Watsonia taken by Rosie Bray. Photos are captioned: photo 1: "Hard at work. Debra Layt at Quilt shop"; photo 2: "Administration has to be done. Quilt shop - Debra Layt "; photo 3: "Workroom at Quilt shop"3 colour photographs, captions on back.layt family, the patchwork gallery, watsonia, quilting

Photographs from Watsonia Neighbourhood House 2005 taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1: Teacher Harry Plant and original member 'Nan' in computer group Watsonia Neighbourhood House; photo 2: Watsonia Neighbourhood House computer group. Teacher Harry Plant in foreground.2 colour photographs Captions on back of each photo.watsonia neighbourhood house, computer group, computer studies, harry plant