Mrs Sylvia Davey celebrated her 90th birthday with 90 guests. Includes other local information from "In Greensborough and Watsonia with Rosalie Bray". Sylvia Davey married Rupert in 1934, joining the Davey Family who were the last to own the original Montmorency Farm.Newspaper clipping, black text.davey family

There's been an outpouring of support for Jim and Joyce Koay, owners of a popular Chinese take-away shop, Ocean Garden, in Were Street Montmorency who have decided to shut its doors and enjoy retirement.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .ocean garden montmorency, were street montmorency, koay family, leanne burns

This collection of knitting books date from 1947 to the late 1970s and were donated by Helen Bryant. Titles: Patons knitting book no 570, Patons knitting book no 209, Olive Ketel's exclusive knitwear for young folk (1947),Patons Woolcraft, Paragon knitting book number 70.These knitting books are from a time when knitting was a favourite pastime and an essential method of clothing the family.Collection of knitting books. Black and white text, some with colour illustrations.Name of owner on some copies.knitting, patons, paragon, olive ketel, knitting patterns, helen bryant

This history of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm Greensborough was published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of John Henry Davey, his wife Elizabeth and children settling in Greensborough in 1913. The book contains stories written by many family members, photographs and traces the family line back to England in the 17th century.A thoroughly researched and referenced family history.108 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Spiral binding. davey family, sylvia tupper, plenty farm, greensborough

Compiled and published by the Greensborough Historical Society, this book contains 26 stories of and by people who lived in the Greensborough area including Watsonia, Briar Hill and Montmorency. The book was initially funded by a grant from Banyule City Council.The first book published by Greensborough Historical Society, this volume includes oral and written histories of many local families. Copies available from the Society.90 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a green background with a collage of photographs.greensborough historical society, as i recall, bill cecil, bonnie dickson, val wilson, collins, thatcher, diamond valley community hospital, hutchinson, eric barclay, norm hyde, ida brown, faye fort, sculli, hazel amos, tom vickers, willimott, june hall, evans, spear family, trinnie di giacomo, elaine drakeford, ian foard, jack waites, vera lay, partington

Rosalie Bray (nee Thrupp) recalls events at the end of World War 2, following her father's death.A personal story of the aftermath of World War 2.Photocopy of news article. 2 pages, black and white text and photos.rosalie bray, thrupp family, world war ii

From accompanying typed caption: "Home of Bill and Dot Splatt. Purchased approx 1915-1918 and stayed in the family until mid 1950s. 37 Grimshaw Street Greensborough - site of Methodist Church."This home was demolished for the site of the 'new' Greensborough Methodist Church. Copy of Black and white photograph. Copy 2 printed Item 1054.Caption is typed.methodist church greensborough, grimshaw street, splatt family

8 photographs of construction of Willimott home, High Street Watsonia. Includes sale advert for land (The Age 1956)Photographs to accompany Willimott family oral history.Copy of group of black and white photographs. Copy of one newspaper advertisement for a block of land. 3 pages.Captions on back of each photograph.willimott family, watsonia, oral history

Ten photographs of the Thatcher family, Chapman Street Macleod. Taken from 1952 to 1962.Photographs accompany the Thatcher oral history.Group of black and white photographs. 3 pages.thatcher family, macleod, oralhistory

In these photos, Trevor Partington participates in sprint races, including winning the Midland Sprint 1961.Trevor Partington was a member of the Partington family and an accomplished sportsman in many sports.Copies of two black and white photographs.trevor partington, midland sprint 1961

A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest. Contains photographs of the chest and articles about the owners and makers. This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. [Published c2012]Published by a descendent of the Whatmough family with access to several family artefacts.20 pages, colour and black and white illus.robert william whatmough, steve whatmough sarah wilson, apple tree chest, plenty river

This collection of family history relates to the Rolfs family Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) is a member of GHS and presented her research "Finding Henry" to a Society meeting. Also included is a family tree listing the descendants of Henry Rolfs and Val's own memories of growing up in Greensborough.Mrs Wilson traces her family on the paternal side to find Henry Rolfs, a German sailor who 'jumped ship' in Australia. She explains the process of tracking his arrival in 1881 and his family in Germany. 2 articles and family tree in black folder. Total 31 pages; includes usb with PowerPoint presentation "Finding Henry".henry rolfs, val wilson(nee rolfs), rolfs family

Class photographs of Greensborough School in the 1920s. Greensborough Rounders Team has surnames on back of original: Back Row: Fraser, Whiteway, Dorothy Yandell; Middle Row: Hood, Percal, Oakley, Weaver, Pile, Montford, Carlon; Front Row: Thomas, Clayton.Early photographs of Greensborough Primary with some children identified.Digital copy of 2 black and white school photographs. Year written on front.greensborough primary school, yandell family

Tom Vickers was the local Greensborough pharmacist and well known identity. This collection was compiled by Marilyn Smith with the cooperation of Mrs Beryl Vickers, who made available family photographs.A collection of information relating to a Greensborough identity, Mr Tom Vickers.Collection of photogaphs and newspaper clippings in black folder with clear cover.tom vickers, beryl vickers, greensborough

Mr Louis Amiet came to Greensborough in 1896 as Headmaster of Greensborough State School, remaining until his retirement in 1916. He retired to the Eaglemont area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.louis amiet

Photograph of John A. Bosch (Bush) and the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come from John Batman's orchard circa 1840. A Melbourne Leader article about the tree was dated 9/4/1910 and this photo appeared therein. Johannes Bosch came to Australia in 1884 aged 17. He married Henrietta Duck, had 3 children and divorced in 1903. Around 1902 he anglicized the family name to Bush.Digital copy of black and white photograph. john bosch, batman apple tree, johannes bosch

A young Mrs Greenwood is seen posing with two apples; an older Miss Gladys Greenwood (daughter of Mrs Greenwood) is seen at a celebration. The Greenwood family share farmed with the Bosch family.The area of Greensborough along the Plenty River was known for its orchards, which might explain why Mrs Greenwood is photographed holding the apples.Digital copy of one black and white photograph and one colour photograph.greenwood, gladys greenwood

RIP Elizabeth 25/07/1904.Digital copy of colour photograph.blach family, yeaman family

Johannes Bosch and family migrated from Southern Germany to Greensborough district. They farmed along the Plenty River having purchased land from Flintoff. Johannes Bosch came to Australia in 1884 aged 17. He married Henrietta Duck, had 3 children and divorced in 1903. Around 1902 he anglicized the family name to Bush.Digital copy of black and white photograph.johannes bosch, bosch family, bush family

Photograph of Adem Bosch II and family. Johannes Bosch came to Australia in 1884 aged 17. He married Henrietta Duck, had 3 children and divorced in 1903. Around 1902 he anglicized the family name to Bush.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.adem bosch, bosch family, bush family

Photograph of Bosch (Bush) family as adults. Left to right: John Adam Bush Senior (Johannes Adem Bosch born 19/8/1867 died1925), Frederick William Bush (31/3/1892-20/8/1952), John Adam Bush Junior (3/2/1895-24/6/1970), Amelia Suzanne Bush (b25/6/1893). Johannes Bosch came to Australia in 1884 aged 17. He married Henrietta Duck, had 3 children and divorced in 1903. Around 1902 he anglicized the family name to Bush.They farmed along the Plenty River having purchased land from Flintoff. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.john adam bush, johannes adem bosch, frederick william bush, amelia suzanne bush, bosch family, bush family

Photograph of Hetta Bosch. Johannes Bosch and family migrated from Southern Germany to Greensborough district c1889. They farmed along the Plenty River having purchased land from Flintoff. They later changed their surname from Bosch to Bush.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.hetta bosch, johannes bosch, bosch family, bush family

Photograph of Johannes Bosch cropped from larger photograph. Johannes Bosch and family migrated from Southern Germany to Greensborough district c1889. They farmed along the Plenty River having purchased land from Flintoff. They later changed their surname from Bosch to Bush.Digital copy cropped from black and white photograph.johannes bosch, john adam bush, bosch family, bush family

Photograph of Butterworth family, possibly enjoying a picnic circa 1915. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency.Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family

Photograph of timber house in Greensborough. The Butterworth family lived here. The house was built in 1924 by Charles Rouch. The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency.Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family

Studio photograph of Charles and Ellen (nee Whatmough) Partington and sons James and Robert, taken on arrival in Melbourne. This photograph can be dated accurately as baby Robert died shortly after the family's arrival in Melbourne [ie Robert died on 1/2/1857].Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, ellen whatmough, ellen partington, partington family

Photograph of Charles and Ellen (nee Whatmough) Partington at the family home "Willis Vale" on the Plenty River at Greensborough. Charles bought the land from Mr. Edwin Willis Maygar on 30/09/1878.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, charels partington, ellenpartington, ellen whatmough, willis vale

Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, partington family

Photograph of Charles Partington probably taken in England before his departure (in 1856) for Melbourne. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington

Photograph of Ellen Partington (nee Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, ellen partington, ellen whatmough