268p., illus.non-fictionA collection of interviews with Australiansaustralia - depression 1929, australia - social conditions

203 p., illus.non-fictionA collection of interviews with Australiansoral history, biographies, australia - social conditions

221 p., illus. (some col.).non-fictionA travel book about Tasmaniatasmania

Wings 'N' Things key ring, advertising for Montmorency chicken and take away food business.Key Ring, plastic and metal, with printed tag. In original packaging.Printed on key tag: "Wings 'N' Things - phone number and address"wings 'n' things, were street montmorency, local businesses, key rings

A short story about Adams Cake Shop in Main Street Greensborough in the 1970s and some coincidences about a member of staff.Article, 1 p., illus.adams cake shop greensborough, glenice dyke, dawn petts, dawn bennetts

Cornhiill Insurance Co Ltd Cert no 32037 Householder Policy 1906/1963 - Greenhill Rd GreensboroughSingle sheet of paper typedTyped details on printed forminsurance, greenhill road greensborough, petts family

Skil Sher Catalogue 103 from James McEwan & Co Pty Ltd Doncaster 12 pages illus. (some colour) tools, power tools

Anzac Day or Remembrance Day poppy issued by the RSL to support veterans and their dependents. 1 Anzac Poppy badge in packet. 2 badge clips in packetanzac day, remembrance day, poppies

Foley Automatic power setter. model 352. was used to set (cut) the teeth on saw blades6 pages, some colourowners manuals, saws, power tools, tools

This booklet celebrates the 50 years since the founding of Briar Hill Primary School BH4341. Booklet given to Dawn by Principal of Briar Hill School when doing history of the school in 201122 pages printed on one side, text and illus. Photocopy.briar hill primary school

182 p.fictionst katherine's church st helena, dawn petts

254 p., illus.fictionst katherine's church st helena, dawn petts

240 p.fictionThe tale of a journey to Australia and life in gold rush Victoria. There is a good account of arrival in Melbourne in the 1850s.gold discoveries victoria, gold rush

A research paper on the military history of Edward Bernard Green, produced by Ian Bryant. The article is supported by copies of Green's military records.Background history of the man after whom Greensborough was named.20 p., typescript and copies of documents, in plastic folder.edward bernard green, edward bernard drury green, greensborough

144 p., illus. (some col.). non-fictionA collection of photographs of Queen Elizabeth II.royal family, queen elizabeth ii

Photographs by Ada Allingham taken during the carving of original chainsaw statues at Greensborough War Memorial Park. Statues carved by Leigh Conkie in 2003. Some newspaper reports are also included. Of particular interest are the photographs of chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie working on his artworks.Plastic folder with 20 pages of colour photographs mounted on black card with gold pen captions, includes newspaper clippings.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, ada allingham

447 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA history of the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.

659 p., text.non-fictionA compilation of facts and figures of the local government areas in Victoria in 1900.municipal directories, gazetteers, local government, victoria history

306 p., illus.non-fictionThe story of William Buckley.william buckley, john batman, victoria history, kulin nation

Small replacement blades for a man's razor.Small blue cardboard packet containing 4 wrapped razor blades."Gillette Blue Blades. Made in Australia."razors, safety razors

Silver or silver plate serving spoonServing spoon, possibly silver or silver plate. No manufacturers marks.cutlery, spoons

Small glass thermometer in 2 piece metal case. Used to check a person's temperature.Small glass thermometer in metal caseOn glass thermometer: "Mayhews Phcy Reservoir. English made. Guaranteed."thermometers

Large tea cup, personalised to "Father", possibly given as a gift.Large cup and saucer set, cream china.On cup: "Father" stencilled in dark red. Saucer: maker's mark " Staffordshire. Wilkinson Ltd. England"cup and saucer set, crockery

This china cover was part of a set used to store cheese. The base is missing,China cheese cover (base is missing), cream with floral decoration.crockery, cheese cover

A sturdy metal container used to carry liquid, possibly a miner's drink bottle.Blue enamel drink container with white enamel interior and metal handle.bottles, drink bottles

A small lamp, most likely used for mining. Could be fixed to belt by loops on back; light is provided by an internal wick.Dark metal miner's lamp with internal wick and belt loop on back.mines and mining, lamps

Used as toilet receptacle in bedroom, where toilet facilities not conveniently available.Ceramic chamberpot, cream glaze, single handle. Caneware glaze, clear glaze over clay.Hoffman (stamped on base)chamberpots, bedrooms, toilets

School photograph of Grade 6, Briar Hill Primary School [BH4341] 1954. Names as written on copy: Back row left to right: Denise Epps, Jean?, Leila Chamberlain, Dawn, Meg, Joan?, Beverley Moss; middle row: Neville, Glenys Godwill, Judy?, Marcia?, Gwyneth?, Charlie Barnett; front row: Eddie Holmes, Anthony?, unknown, Andrew Ronald, Billy Boase.Black and white photograph printed on white card. Some names handwrittenbriar hill primary school

Compilation of prose and poetic items64 p. white paper with grey coverRubberstamp on several pages: Dec 16 1939poetry, humour

Letter to Channel 9 regarding origin of Greensborough street names, with particular reference to Grimshaw Street. Also noted was that the streets mentioned were named after founding members of the Greensborough Wesleyan Church in the mid 1800s.Black and white print, colour photograph, with photocopied extract from "Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years" grimshaw street, living faith church, grimshaw family