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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Tasty gifts for inmates, 09/03/2016
Members of Greensborough Living Faith Church baked biscuits for Victorian prisoners at Easter 2016.News clipping, black text, colour image.living faith church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Remembering the Rats, 2011_06
An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign.The article records some anecdotes of the "Rats of Tobruk". A 2 page magazine article from the RSL's publication MUFTI.Niltobruk, rats of tobruk, 2/15 battalion, 2/13 field company rae -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Jumping In At The Deep End, 12/09/2012
The article is about the opening of Watermarc in Greensborough.Watermarc is the latest swimming and water sports centre in Greensborough. The centre was opened by Matthew Guy, Victorian Planning Minister.A half page multi coloured article featuring a photograph of children on a flotation device.Nilwatermarc, greensborough, matthew guy, water sports -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Victorian Women's Trust, A Switch in Time, 2012_09
The book was published at a time when Australia's first woman Prime Minister was under constant personal attack from the media and political commentators. It discusses gender bias and respect.It highlights the gender bias in the business and particularly the political world and the reporting of the same.A 62 page book with black printing on multi coloured pages. The outer covers are pink in colour with white writing. 2 copies.julia gillard, politics, media bias, sexism, misogyny, victorian womens trust -
Greensborough Historical Society
Correspondence, Letter to Minister for Education from Watsonia Technical School and Watsonia High School Councils, 1989c
This is a draft of the initial letter to the Victorian Minister of Education from the School Councils of Watsonia Tech and Watsonia High Schools to form a ‘new’ council for the proposed Greensborough Secondary College, formed as a result of the merger of the two Watsonia schools. The letter outlines the proposed duties of the new council.Greensborough Secondary College was formed following the merger of Watsonia High and Watsonia Technical School. This letter is significant as an example of community involvement in the schools10 pages, typed. Written on front page in pen “LIBRARY (Work room) Draft#2”watsonia high school, watsonia technical school, greensborough secondary college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Documents, Whole school approach to discipline: information to teachers, 1990, 19/09/1990
Staff documents relating to discipline and curriculum at Greensborough Secondary College 1990-1992.The documents give an insight into the changes to Victorian education policy and how it affected Greensborough.College.Collection of staff documents. Typed and photocopied.In pen on front cover :"Marg Willimott"greensborough secondary college, discipline, curriculum -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Victorian Baptist Witness, Memory and hope at Strathalan, 1995_03
Review and extracts from "Memory and Hope", an 87 page history of Strathalan Baptist Home for the aged, by Damian X. Powell, from purchase in 1906/7 of the Strathalan homestead and 15 acres of land in Macleod by the Victorian Baptist Union to 1958 when further development of the site was halted.1 page, text and black and white images.strathalan baptist home for the aged, macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jacinta Crealy et al, Robert Whatmough, pioneering Victorian horticulturalist, 2017_
Robert Whatmough (1815-1887) emigrated to Australia in 1840 and became a prominent horticulturalist in Greensborough. This book written by descendant Jacinta Crealy outlines the life and times of Robert Whatmough. 178 p., illus. (some col.), paperback.robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scene, 1920_
Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scenes 3 and 4, 1920_
Victorian scenes. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scene 2, 1917_
Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian post office, 1920_
Victorian post office. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian ladies, 1920_
Victorian ladies. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian gents, 1920_
Victorian gents. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian country scene, 1920_
Victorian country scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian country grandstand, 1920_
Victorian grandstand. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photograph"Les.R. Fitzroy Cup"charles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Government Printer, Arithmetic for Grade VI, 1941_
This book was the standard sixth grade text in Victorian government primary schools for many yearsHardback, 172 p., tables, illus.(some col.)"Teddy Chambers" inside front cover.school textbook, arithmetic -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Building surveyor probed, 01/03/2017
The building surveyor responsible for Diamond Creek’s plagued Rangeview Estate is being investigated by the Victorian Building AuthorityNews article 1 page, black text.diamond creek, building surveyor, investigation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Suburb's rapid evolution, 12/04/2017
Eltham was described as a blossoming township and featured in the top 10 fastest growing Victorian suburbs during the 1960s. This article looks at some historic sites in Eltham and how they look today.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.eltham, changes over times -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Victoria. Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Keelbundoora; Counties of Bourke and Evelyn, 1950c
Map of the Victorian counties of Bourke and Evelyn showing parish boundaries and land ownership.Show the original landholders for this area.Map on light brown parchment, covered in plastic."L.5305" and "3462" -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Creekers beaten by mighty Darebin Falcons but still proud, 27/09/2017
Had this Diamond Creek team been brought together in any other era, its trophy cabinet would be flush with premiership cupsNews article 1 page, black text, colour image.vflw, diamond creek football club, darebin falcons football club, victorian football league women -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Builder escapes ban, 24/05/2017
A Building practitioner who defied orders and is under investigation by the Victorian Building Authority is still allowed to practice, infuriating home owners in Diamond Creek's Rangeview Estate.News article 1 page, black text.diamond creek, rangeview estate -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Colonists' plans for expansion, 14/06/2017
Millions of dollars have been pumped into the expansion of the Leith Park retirement village in a bid to ease the housing demand for older VictoriansNews article 1 pages, black text.old colonists, leith park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian country scene, 1920s
This photograph shows what could be a Victorian country scene. The caption includes a notation "Speight Street Northcote."Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Speight Street Northcote" and other notescharles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Graeme Butler & Associates et al, Bell's Cottage [Happy Hollow]: Victorian Heritage database report, 26/02/2017
In 1997, Bell's Cottage at Happy Hollow Farm was included in the Nillumbik Heritage Overlay HO59.The cottage was built by Robert Whatmough and associated with the pioneering orchardists Frederick and Theodore Flintoff and William Verner. It is technically significant for its wattle and daub construction, vertical slabs and bark roof. It was destroyed by fire in 2003.3 p. typescript, one black & white photographhappy hollow farm, bell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Golden reward for heroics, 17/08/2016
Parade College's Robert Crea won several medals at the Victorian Gymnastics championships despite an injured ankle.News clipping, black text and colour image.robert crea, gymnastics -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Link road depends on poll, 14/12/2016
The North East Link will connect the Metropolitan Ring Road and Eastern Freeway. It is under consideration by the Victorian Government.News clipping, black text. north east link, metropolitan ring road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Larundel map and sign, 05/09/2017
This photograph shows the signs at the old Larundel site. Some buildings on this site are heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database.Digital copy of colour photographlarundel hospital -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Larundel. Block A, 05/09/2017
This photograph shows Block A at the old Larundel Hospital site. Some buildings on this site are heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database.Digital copy of colour photographlarundel hospital -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Larundel. Blocks A and B, front, 05/09/2017
This photograph shows the front of Blocks A and B at the old Larundel Hospital site. Some buildings on this site are heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database.Digital copy of colour photographlarundel hospital