This geological map from the State Library of Victoria collection has been annotated by GHS member Ian Bryant to show some local landmarksDigital copy of colour map.Annotations on map show locations.greensborough - maps, 1860s melbourne, suburbs, geography, roads

These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for "Marcia" Models Hats is from 1935.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.marcia models

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph of advertising.Description of house for sale.poulter avenue

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.poulter avenue

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Links: 01339.01377.01406.01483.01488.01527.01653 Digital copy of colour photograph.

Built circa 1930s this timber house has 6 rooms and fronts Poulter Avenue Greensborough. It was for sale in 2015 and photographs were taken by a GHS member.These older home sites are being redeveloped and photos give some idea of how Greensborough looked in the early 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.

Group of Greensborough Historical Society members and friends on the Heritage Walk through Greensborough 2014. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, heritage day 2014

These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is for Borax Soap manufactured by Lewis and Whitty in Richmond.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.borax soap, lewis and whitty

L-R: Jim Connor (EDHS), Russell Yeoman (EDHS), Noel Withers (GHS), - , Dennis Ward, Maureen Jones (EDHS), - , Liz Pidgeon (YPRL)Born Digitaleltham, eltham district historical society, yarra plenty regional library, greensborough historical society, jim connor, russell yeoman, dennis ward, noel withers, maureen jones, sue law, liz pidgeon

Recollections of Montmorency by Bill and Thelma Hutchinson, including Bill's parents' life before he was born in 1937. Also published in GHS publication "As I recall", 2013.2 p., typescripthutchinson family, montmorency, bill hutchinson

This collection of correspondence, articles and photographs was collected by GHS member Anne Paul in support of Heritage overlays for the Pioneer Children's Graves, Batman Apple Tree and Maroondah Aqueduct.Blue plastic folder containing a large number of documents and images.anne paul, pioneer childrens cemetery, batman apple tree, maroondah aqueduct

These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Lane's Motors in Exhibition Street Melbourne is from 1935.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.lanes motors

These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. These advertisements for women' s shoes and clothing date from 1942.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.clothing, shoes

These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Robia fabric and depicts an elegant image of a completed dress.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.robia fabric

Record of film showings at various locations in Greensborough from 1921 to the current Hoyts multiplex cinema at Greensborough Plaza in 1995. This article is based on Dawn Bennetts' earlier article for GHS.4 p. photocopy, text and photographs, some in colour. Reprinted from Cinema Record, Issue 112, December 2021moving pictures, greensborough, ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatres, cinemas

Works on the Nell Street Greensborough roundabout, August 2011. Group of 6 photographs showing road workers completing an upgrade to the roundabout. Photographs taken by GHS member Jazz Burge.Digital copy of colour photograph.nell street, roadworks

These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is for Henry Marks, a furniture store in Elizabeth Street Melbourne, dated 1888.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.henry marks

In 2018 GHS members visited Turner's Bakery in Mernda for lunch and continued on to visit historic sites remaining in the Mernda area. These photographs show remnant bush and the Parks Victoria sign in the area.Mernda is an area of rapid modern growth with a few remaining historic buildings dating from the 19th centuryDigital copy of colour photographsmernda, parks victoria, bushland

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster has photographed the installation of the plaque of Main Street Greensborough 1923. 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 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, main street greensborough

The Greensborough Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast was held at the Greensborough Hotel Bistro on Wednesday 25th March 2020 with guest speaker Noel Withers of GHS speaking about the historic plaques in the town centre.Single page, printed in colour on one side.greensborough chamber of commerce, noel withers, main street plaques project

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In this photograph, GHS member Chris Foster has photographed the installation of the Ashril Theatre plaque on Main Street Greensborough. 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 colour photograph.main street plaques project, main street greensborough, ashril theatre

This information was collected for a grant application to erect signage along the Plenty River path, outlining the history of this area where early settlement of the area occurred. The application was made by GHS member Dennis Ward.Black spiral bound folder with clear cover containing 18 pages of photograph and text.plenty river trail, plenty river, willis vale, dennis ward

The Moomba Festival and Parade is held on what was originally called Eight Hour Day, now Labor Day. This memoir by GHS member Rosie Bray tells of her experiences at the first Moomba Parade in 1955.3p. black & white typescript with illustrations, with 2p. col. photocopy of 1955 Melbourne Moomba Festival leafletmoomba

In 2018 GHS members visited Turner's Bakery in Mernda for lunch and continued on to visit historic sites remaining in the Mernda area. This photograph shows the Mernda Uniting Church, established in 1888. It is sited on Schotters Road. Mernda is an area of rapid modern growth with a few remaining historic buildings dating from the 19th century.Digital copy of colour photographmernda, mernda historic sites, schotters road mernda, mernda uniting church

Historical Plaques in the Greensborough shopping strip. The Commercial Bank was the first purpose-built bank in Greensborough. It stood near the current (2019) site of LaPorchetta in Main Street. Further information available on GHS website.The Main Street Plaques Project was undertaken by Greensborough Historical Society and made possible with a grant from the Greensborough RSL.Digital copies of 2 colour photographsmain street greensborough, main street plaques project

Historical Plaques in the Greensborough shopping strip. The Ashril Theatre in Main Street Greensborough. This Theatre stood near the current (2019) site of the Plaza entrance in Main Street. Further information available on GHS website.The Main Street Plaques Project was undertaken by Greensborough Historical Society and made possible with a grant from the Greensborough RSL. Digital copy colour photographmain street greensborough, main street plaques project, ashril theatre