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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Sarah Jane Price, 1920c
Sarah Price was the mother of Mary Partington. After Mary's death in 1900, Sarah came to Willis Vale to help with Mary and Will's small daughter Eva. Sarah stayed at Willis Vale until her death on 29/9/1927. Will married Annie Medhurst, who had four children. Sarah helped with the children while Annie helped Will on the farm.A pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.sarah price, willis vale, william partington, eva partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Saxam, now Churinga, 1896c
"Saxam" was the home of the Kaye family (1886-1888) then William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg. Saxam Homestead is a distinctive and substantial timber homestead built in the late 1880s as one of the notable rural properties in the St Helena area. In 2014 the house still stands but is in poor condition with most interior features removed. A significant Greensborough house.Digital copy of black and white photograph. saxam, churinga, william santon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, The Gate, 1938c
Three children in foreground with gate in background. Children are Trevor Elinor and Baby Faye Partington. Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Partington boys, 1887c
Studio portrait of the sons of Charles and Ellen Partington. Caption identifies them as Charles, Joseph, William, Thomas, and Ben.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family, charles partington, joe partington, william partington, tom partington, ben partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized later destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.A pioneer home in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, robert whatmough, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William and Mary Partington on wedding day, 1898_
William Partington and Mary Jane Price on their wedding day in 1898. Their daughter Eva was born in 1899. Mary died in childbirth in 1900. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.william partington, mary jane price, mary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, William Partington at cricket, 1892c
William James Partington (born 1872) at cricket.Pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William and Eva Partington (and Trousers the dog), 1902c
William Charles Partington and his daughter Eva Mary Partington (born 1899). Eva's mother Mary Jane Partington (nee Price) died in 1900. In this photograph William and Eva are shown with 'Trousers' the dog.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington, eva partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William Partington on wedding day, 1898_
William Partington on the day of his marriage to Mary Jane Price in 1898. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.william partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale, 1939c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [2], 1950c
View of Greensborough in the distance from Willis Vale and surrounding land: House built by Edward Maygar, The flowering Hawthorne Bushes were planted by William Partington. Note the prominent house on upper right where Robert Whatmough lived in the mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River across from Partington's Flat. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. In 1946, Alan Partington built the Alwyn Farmhouse in place of the original Robert Whatmough home seen in this photo which became Whatmough Park circa 1976.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [house from distance], 1932c
Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, whatmough, maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Wyn Partington, 10/06/1933
Wyn Leed was born in 1909. Her family moved to Greensborough to the Kiosk (now Diamond Valley Learning Centre) where she met Alan Partington. They married in Warragul on 10th June 1933 and moved to Willis Vale in 1941.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.wyn partington, wyn leed, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Woodchop Team, 1912c
Photograph of wood chop team including Herb Medhurst, date unknown. Born in 1883, Herb Medhurst was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white team photograph.Written in pen on front mount: "Herbert Medhurst" Wood Choppers" Photo taken and imprinted with 'Sears Studio Melbourne' - TROVE records show their advertisements beginning from 1903 to 1951.herb medhurst, wood chop competition -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Wyn Leed, aged 20, 1929_
Wyn Leed was born in 1909. Her family moved to Greensborough to the Kiosk (now Diamond Valley Learning Centre) where she met Alan Partington. They married in Warragul in 1933. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.wyn leed, wyn partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [3], 1878c
Ellen and Charles Partington at Willis Vale: House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.charles partington, willis vale, ellen partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William Partington and Eva Partington, 1902c
William Partington and daughter Eva who was born in 1899. Eva's mother Mary Price died in childbirth in 1900. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.william partington, eva partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William Partington in orchard at Willis Vale, 1922c
William Partington in the apple orchard at Willis Vale. William purchased Willis Vale from his father’s estate in 1905.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Ashmead 2010, 03/07/2010
Photograph of "Ashmead" in Grimshaw Street Greensborough, former home of the Cordner family. This view shows part of the construction work at Watermarc on the opposite side of the road.Digital copy of colour photograph.ashmead house, cordner family, watermarc -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Bill Hutchinson's 'Bean' cartage truck, 1930c
Photograph from Bill Hutchinson's collection, showing the "Bean" cartage truck used in and around the Greensborough area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.hutchinson family, bill hutchinson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dickson home, Nell Street Greensborough, 1954_
Photograph of the Dickson family home (built in 1954) in Nell Street Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.nell street, bonnie dickson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historic move to make Greensborough's past last, 19/03/2010
This article publicises the public meeting prior to formation of the Greensborough Historical Society in 2010. Shown in the image are inaugural President Noel Withers and descendants of pioneer families Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Steve Whatmough.News article black text and coloured image.greensborough historical society, noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), steve whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Children outside Taylors, 1960c
A group of local children outside the Taylor home in Greensborough circa 1960. Names are on caption.Digital copy of black and white photograph.Handwritten caption on back of photo.taylor family, rosemary davies -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Matt Craig, Photographs from Matt Craig, 1945-1960
Five photographs of the Craig family in Greensborough circa 1960, collection donated by Matt Craig.5 black and white photographs.matt craig, craig family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Poulter Family, 1904_
Group portrait of Poulter family, taken in 1904. Include William Haylock Poulter, his wife Mary Alice Poulter and children Elsie, Jim, Norm, Jessie, Sydney, Joseph and Olive. The photograph was named by family descendants Brian and Joan Poulter.Digital image of 1904 family photo, with names.Names of subjects added in pencilwilliam haylock poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Jimmy pays tribute to musical inspiration, 19/08/2015
St Helena resident Jimmy Fong learned to play music as a child in Malaysia and performs John Denver music in a stage show.News clipping, black text, colour image.jimmy fong, fong family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, New wave of grants aims to reward small businesses, 14/10/2015
A Montmorency business was short-listed for a Bank of Melbourne small business grant. The nominee is Brooke and Nell Donato's Runway Warrior.News clipping, black text.bank of melbourne small business grants program, runway warrior, donato family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Family histories document tales of epic adventure, 21/10/2015
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping Family histories ...Diamond Valley Library displayed stories and memorabilia from migrant families in the area.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley library, yarra plenty regional library, multicultural arts victoria, immigration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, The Age, Searching for lost gold, 25/07/2015
Article on Ian Campbell's illegitimate disqualification in the triple jump at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Ian's family lived in Watsonia, and he attended Watsonia Primary School. The school named their oval after him.Clipping from "The Age" Saturday 25 July 2015 pp. 1 and 57Note across top of clipping: "Ian Campbell - Watsonia Primary School names their oval for him. Ian attended Wats.P.S. Campbells lived in Watsonia"olympic games, moscow, 1980, ian campbell, watsonia primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Ancestors of Lesly Marigold Hills, 1876o
Comprises "Ancestors of Lesly Marigold Hills" [sic]; Marriage certificate of Thomas Joyce and Mary A'Hearn (2408/1854); Death certificates of Mary Joyce nee A'Hearn (5/1876) and Mark Hewitt senior. (129/1884)Family tree and certificates contain details of many residents of Greensborough, Preston, Northcote Morang and Nillumbik who lived or died in these areas between 1876-19454 x A3 photocopies and note 12.5 x 21 cmjoyce family, a'hearn family, hewitt family, hooper family