Local fishermen possibly from San RemoMatt black and white photo of fishermen on a boat surrounded by nets.Nil Local knowledge identifies the men as Lindsay Thompson and Barty Johnson on the Evening Starfishermen, fishing industry, lindsay talbot, barty johnson, local identities, fishing boats

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 report on the Batman Apple Tree written in 2002 by Franz Kreinecker, arborist for Nillumbik Shire Council.The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. 8 pages of text. No photographs accompany this copy, but a photo list is included in text.batman apple tree, plenty river trail

An advertisement for the sale of "Wattle Bend" on the Plenty River, a guest house and orchard farm being offered for sale by Mr J. A. Bush in 1925Mr J. A. Bush was formerly known as Johannes Adem Bosch, an early Greensborough orchardist1 page copy of newspaper advertisement.plenty river, bosch family, bush family, wattle bend

An article about the small fruit and fowl farm at Greensborough owned by Mr J. A. Bosch in 1913, with detail on farming methods.Mr J. A. Bush was formerly known as Johannes Adem Bosch, an early Greensborough orchardist. He changed his name during World War 1.4 pages, copy of newspaper article.Edited by S. Ballantyne28/02/2021.plenty river, bosch family, bush family, farming, orchardists

A recording of Family Carols, as broadcast on Plenty Valley FM. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Plenty Valley FM 88.6: Family Carols".diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols, plenty valley fm

A recording of songs Castle on a cloud, and Bring him home, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society. These songs are from the musical Les Miserables, first performed in 1980 and based on the book by Victor Hugo. There is no information regarding date or venue1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Castle on a cloud, and Bring him home"diamond valley choral society, les miserables

96 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA pictorial history of Melbourne, illustrated with both old and new photographsmelbourne, yarra river

Main Street Greensborough. Mural on Vickers Way (lane between Main Street and carpark near old pool). The mural was demolished as part of the redevelopment on Main Street.2 colour photographsmain street greensborough, vickers way, murals

A short article about St Katherine's Church St Helena and its connection to the Beale family.2 pages, text and black and white images. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery

Article about Anne Paul's book, "Walking the Kurrum Yallock" regarding the walking tracks and heritage of the Plenty River, from Brooksy's BriefingPrinted article about book written by Anne Paul regarding th walking track and heritage of the Plenty River from Brooksy's Briefingplenty river, anne paul, greensborough historical society, colin brooks

Account of the opening, and background to site selection, of the new ambulance station at 306 Grimshaw Street Watsonia3 p. typescript, colour photographs, with copies of photographs incorporated in the documentambulance station, watsonia, grimshaw street watsonia

Handy hints on cooking using a fuel or slow combustion cooker. In this booklet, briquettes are named as the fuel of choice; issued by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Briquette Advisory Service. Includes a variety of recipes and handy hints.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis37p. illus. Metal spiral binding.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, combustion ovens

Handy hints on cooking using a fuel or slow combustion cooker. In this booklet, briquettes are named as the fuel of choice; issued by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Briquette Advisory Service. Includes a variety of recipes, menu ideas and handy hints.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis49p. illus. (some col.) Plastic spiral binding.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, combustion ovens

Excerpt from book outlining the European settlement of "Yallambee" (Yallambie) from the Bakewell brothers to the Wragge family.Photocopy of excerpt from book, 15 pages. 2 copies.yallambie, bakewell family, wragge family

An article from Diamond Valley News, discussing the move of Watsonia Occasional Child Care to larger premises. The service will move from Knight Street to Gabonia Avenue Watsonia.Newspaper clipping, Black text and colour image.watsonia occasional child care., knight street occasional child care centre, gabonia avenue watsonia

Photograph shows a fenced paddock and gum trees; this is sheet erosion on an overgrazed property near Whittlesea.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, erosion, farming

Photograph shows a fenced paddock and gum trees; erosion on overgrazed property near Whittlesea.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, erosion, farming

A petition from ladies resident on the Plenty River was submitted to the Governor of Victoria, Charles La Trobe requesting protection from bushrangers, following an incident in 18423 p. typescript, colour photographbushrangers, petitions, plenty river

2 photographs from the Patchwork Gallery in Watsonia taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1 and 2 are captioned "Quilts at quilt shop 2004".2 colour photographs, captions on back.layt family, the patchwork gallery, watsonia, quilting

Article on the proposed development of a bike education track at Delta Road ReserveNewspaper clipping, black text with colour imagedelta road reserve, bike education, parks and reserves

Leaflets on various aspects of the Diamond Valley Arts Society's operations, including handwritten details on the reverse of the entry form: "The Diamond Valley Arts Society, formed 1970, is thriving in its new home at Greensborough College, Nell St, Watsonia. The Society offers a range of programmes for both beginners and experienced painters, potters and sculptors. Classes are also conducted for juniors on Saturdays"; contact details follow.3 documents, printed in black on pink, yellow and orange paperdiamond valley arts society, greensborough college, nell street watsonia

40th birthday of the Watsonia Uniting Church: invitation to past and present congregation members, celebrations on February 9 and 16 19971p. black print on pink paperwatsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia