Apollo Parkways issue, To join or not to join [Apollo Parkways Progress Association], Pitfalls for land buyers, Thumbs down, to a thumbs up idea! [Apollo Parkways fingerparks], Letter to the Editor, Caring and sharing, From the Council Chamber, Make contact at CONTACT!, School and Kinder news, Putter and puff-puffs at Poulter, Nursing Mothers Association, Parent Australia, A to Z of local activities and organisations in the vicinity of A.P. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

So you think your Council has power!, Cameo of Faye Wilkes-Johnson, This and that, News from the Shopping Centre Action Committee, Letter to the Editor, If you have trouble sleeping... read on, Diamond Valley Arts Awards 1977, A significant change in 1977, From the Council Chamber, Can childbirth be easier?, Amnesty International... Idi Amin, and you. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 19 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

You could be the first [private swimming pool safety], Swimming pool safety debate, Market to market, In Diamond Valley, we commission our commissioner - Brian Waters, This and that, Children's Week, From the Council Chamber, Nillumbik Historical Society: history at Apollo Parkways - The Siphon Bridge on the Plenty River, Scout news, Diamond Valley Arts Society. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's November 1976 meeting, Goodbye to old Greensborough?, Lament for the loss of my loved one - Greensborough, Is bigger best?, Church of Christ, This and That, A breeding success story, Cameo of Eric and Prisca Rosario, Land of the brave & the free, Grief, Nursing Mothers Association, Parent Australia, From the Council Chamber, School news, Scout news, Plenty Valley Squash Club, Bird survey of Yandell Reserve. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society. Newsletter, 24 p., illus., map.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

Proposed shopping complex - Public meeting, Super shops, Letters to the Editor, From the Council Chamber, Freedom from despair, Grow, Co-operative education in Diamond Creek, This and that,. Supplement to "Community News". No. 1/77. Geoff Kerry has a... Community News "family chat". A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society. Newsletter, 20 p., illus., map.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's March 1977 meeting, A word from our guest Editor, Briar Hill Primary School golden jubilee, From the Council Chamber, Promises! Promises! Promises!, Kinder news, Cameo of the Mckenzies, I remember when, I'm thinking aloud, Uranium: a moral issues not a political issue, Do you know about the... Montmorency Field Naturalists Club?, Scout news, This and that, Why oppose uranium mining? A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society. Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

Proposed shopping complex: Greensborough shopping centre debate, Information or consultation - which? The Greensborough shopping centre... two way communication, I remember when, Meet the natives, Diamond Valley Civic Centre Library, This and that, Local fauna controversy, Women's recreation, From the Council Chamber; Apollo Parkways street names, Kinder news. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society. Newsletter, 20 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

Chick 'n' chips for No.47, Mr Shortweight, Another happening, Churinga, No man knows where... they have passed, Facing up to diabetes, From the Council Chamber, Parent Australia, This and that, Diamond Valley Repertory. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society. Newsletter, 20 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

Photograph of children in a tin boat on a dam in GreenhillsDigital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, dawn petts

Photograph of children in a tin boat on a dam in GreenhillsDigital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, dawn petts

Section from the 1945 aerial survey of Greensborough, including part of Diamond Creek Road, Greenhill Road, Crest Street and Albion Crescent.Photocopy of part of 1945 aerial survey. Some streets have been marked.greenhills

The article was written by Rosalind Resigh as part of a series on the origins and history of local communities.Gives the historical details of Greenhills and adjoining areas of Greensborough.A photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Greenhills.Nilgreenhillls, andrew yandall reserve, a k lines, cecil jessop, partington, sutherland homes, st helena

Picture of group of children in Greenhills circa 1955.Digital copy of black and white photographgloria wightman, gloria stevens, greenhills

Joan and Jack Lemin in the snow in Greenhills circa 1940Digital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, wightman family, lemin family

Norman Wightman recounts his story of life in Greenhills from 1939-1961. He tells of the many neighbours and the difficulties of life "in the bush".6 pages text.norman wightman, greenhills

Story about the Bishop family of Greenhills written by family member Dawn Bennetts nee Petts5 pages of text with black and white and colour imagesgreenhills, bishop family, dawn bennetts

Picture of group in Greenhills circa 1940: Joan and Jack Lemin, Madge Williams, Laura Wightman, Laureen and Raymond WightmanDigital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, wightman family, lemin family

Illustrations and description of sites within Greensborough and Greenhills: by Irene Turvey and Ron ReynoldsNow out of print, this book is an important record of the Greensborough and Greenhills areas. Copy 2 is signed by author and illustrator.Hard cover, 62 p., illustrated with pen and ink sketches.Copy 1: stamps with Eastern Metropolitan Library. Copy 2 signed by author and illustrator.greensborough, greenhills, irene turvey, ron reynolds

Community News was the official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. These copied pages report on the preservation of a tree in Mine Street and a group of locals reminiscing about life in Greenhills in the 1930s and 1940s.Copy of 3 pages, illus. greenhills, greenhills and north greensborough progress association

This is a photograph of a small child (possibly Sue Darling) on a bush track identified as Albion Crescent in the Greenhills estate, Greensborough.This photograph shows the rural nature of this area of Greensborough in the mid 20th century, which is now suburban.Black and white photograph of a small girl on a country track.In pencil on back of photograph: "Albion Cres posssibly Sue Darling"greenhills, albion crescent, greensborough, sue darling

The Greenhills area of Greensborough is now a suburban area. These photographs, taken in the 1960s, show it as open bush and farmland. Greenhills is designated a 'semi-bush precinct' by Banyule Council, due to its vegetation and large blocks of land.Copies of 4 black and white photographs.Captions identify each location and the photographer.greenhills, semi-bush precinct, tom young, joy darling, greenhill road, albion crescent

A huge gum tree in the middle of Mine Street, at the intersection of Greenhills Road was in danger of removal due to the proposed road construction. NOTE: In 2020 the tree still stands in the island created for it during street construction in 1974. News clipping, black and white text and image. greenhills, greenhills road greensborough, mine street greensborough, gum trees

Results of a poll conducted in 1974 by Diamond Valley Council, regarding street construction in Greenhills. Streets include: Albion Crescent, Bruce Street, Carnon Street, Cairns Street, Crest Street, Mine Street, Pembroke Street, Hope Street, Forrest Street and Hebden Street.Concerns over street construction as Greensborough moves from a semi rural to suburban area.News clipping, black and white text.shire of diamond valley, greenhills, street construction, albion crescent greensborough, carnon street greenhills

A brief history of the early days of Greenhills Primary School written by Don King, a resident of the Greenhills area. 2 pages of text.greenhills primary school, greenhills state school

Students from Greenhills Primary School have written a book called "G.G's Tips for a Great Day at School", named after the school mascot G.G. (Greenhills Gorilla).News clipping, black text, colour image. Date written on pagegreenhills primary school

The advertisement was used to sell land in the Greenhills area.The plan included details the original street lay out and names applied to them. It also has dimensions of all the blocks of land available and locations and dimensions of easements.A 2 page A3 photoccopy of a real estate advertisement. Nilgreehills, subdivision plan, greensborough

Jessie May Partington married Gordon Scholes and they lived in Carnon Street Greenhills. They were married on 09/03/1935.Jessie May Partington was a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Photograph of couple standing in front of fireplace.On back of photo: "Jess (Partington) Scholes and husband Gordon at Carnon Street Greenhills".jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, carnon street, greenhills

Photograph of Jessie Partington's home at Carnon Street Greenhills.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.carnon street greenhills, jessie partington

Plan of Subdivision at Somerleigh Crescent and Rainham Close, Greenhills.An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (2 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plans, somerleigh crescent greensborough, rainham close greensborough

Suggestions for improving distribution of the Greenhills Progress Association newsletter (known as Community News)1 p. typewritten letterHandwritten at top of page: "Submitted 9.10.69"greenhills progress association, community news