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Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1974 Grade Prep A, 1974_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1974 Grade Prep A. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.Class name marked on photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grimshaw Street Safeway store, 1975c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This photograph shows the original Safeway store in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. The first Woolworths store was located at the corner of Main Street and Para Road c1978. This store was not a success and may have only lasted a year, after replacing Watson's Car Sale yard which was on the site after Marble Hall was demolished in c1962, taking over the whole corner, including the replacement of Stubley Motors and the Greensborough Newsagent.This store has been replaced by a 'new' Safeway store.Digital copy of black and white photograph.grimshaw street greensborough, safeway -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Unidentified woman, 1920c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This studio portrait is of a young woman, unfortunately she has not been identified.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Medhurst family at Booth Street Bendigo, circa 1899, 1899c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This photograph shows four people outside a house in Booth Street Bendigo.Digital copy of black and white photograph.medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Old orchard at Partington Flat, 1930c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Remnants of the Partington orchard at Greensborough on land that is now the Partingtons Flat reserve in Greensborough. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. This dog belonged to Jessie Partington.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partingtons flat, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Partingtons Flat and Whatmough Park taken from hill, 1930c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Partington and Whatmough families came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. The Partingtons Flat Reserve and Whatmough Park were part of their land holdings and are now Banyule Council owned reserves and sporting fields.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, whatmough family, whatmough park, partingtons flat -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Wagon at Willis Vale, 1880s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph of horse drawn wagon at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Old Ely House in Greensborough 2010, 03/07/2010
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Recent photograph of one of the older houses in Greensborough. This house is in Grimshaw Street Photo taken at the very beginning of the construction of the Watermarc precinct. This house at 49 Grimshaw Street, along with the one next door at 47 Grimshaw Street were built by John Ely, son of Frederick Ely. John and his wife Melinda(Iredale), lived in Main Street (where is father Fred lived), then Grimshaw Street, John a labourer, later an assistant. John owned land in Grimshaw Street, where he built their home, he subdivided the land, this was when Eldale Avenue came to be, a combination of John’s and Melinda’s surnames. He sold a block of land, to Dr. E.R. Cordner, this is where the Cordner house, “Ashmead” was built. John and Melinda’s house later (mid 1970's) became a 'Ely House Medical Centre' owned by Drs. Myerscough and Hugh T McDonald . Alan (John's son) and Maisie’s a Physiotherapy Centre. Later Drs Stephen Hanslow and Dr. Eastern operated the medical centre. The house at 47 Grimshaw Street was demolished in 2017.Digital copy of colour photograph.grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letters, Rex Smith's donation of photographs to State Library of Victoria, 2003-2013
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Letters confirming Rex Smith's donation of photographs to the State Library of Victoria's picture collection and one of the photographs on the cover of SLV News 52, to celebrate the centenary of the Dome. Rex's father worked on the dome in 1947.2 letters and cover of magazine.rex smith, state library of victoria dome -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Rex Smith and father, 1947_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Photograph of the Smith family in 1947: Rex (child standing), Les and Ian Smith.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.Caption on back of photograph reads:"1947 / Reservoir (.. Daventry St) / Whitley house (rear of bungalow) / Rex, Les and Ian Smith"rex smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Workers removing blackout sheets from SLV Dome with Melbourne skyline in background, 1947, 1947_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This photograph shows workers removing the blackout material from the State Library of Victoria Dome in 1947. The Melbourne skyline is in the background.This is a copy of one of the photographs donated to the SLV by GHS member Rex Smith in 2003.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, State Library Dome with blackout partly removed 1947, 1947_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This photograph taken from inside the Reading Room, shows the World War2 blackout material partially removed from the State Library of Victoria Dome in 1947. This is a copy of one of the photographs donated to the SLV by GHS member Rex Smith in 2003.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, state library of victoria dome -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, State Library of Victoria Reading Room from above 1947, 1947_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This photograph shows the Reading Room of the State Library of Victoria taken from above during the removal of blackout material from the SLV Dome in 1947. GHS member Rex Smith's father worked on this project.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, state library of victoria dome -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Workers on roof of State Library of Victoria Dome 1947, 1947_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This photograph shows two workers on the Dome of the State library of Victoria in 1947. The workers are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith is on right. Melbourne rooftops in background.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, les smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Briar Hill Primary School BH4341 1937, Grades 1-4, 1937_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Class photograph from Briar Hill Primary School, 1937, Grades 1-4. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.School and class identified on board in photograph.briar hill primary school, briar hill state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder (article and CD), Briar Hill Primary School / compiled by Marilyn Smith and Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts), 1927o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This history of Briar Hill Primary School was written by GHS members Marilyn Smith and Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts). They had access to Briar Hill's archives and scanned photographs and news articles relating to the school. These are saved to a CD.Briar Hill Primary School was opened in the 1927 but was threatened with closure or amalgamation in 2000 due to low student numbers. With the introduction of "Steiner-influenced" classes, numbers had increased to around 170 in 2013.Green plastic folder containing article, photographs and compact disk.briar hill primary school, briar hill state school, marilyn smith, dawn bennetts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, J.C.Jessop, Selina M Sutherland: her life story and work by J.C. Jessop (1958), 26/12/1839o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Selina Sutherland was a 19th century nurse and social welfare reformer. She was particularly concerned with the welfare of destitute children. She founded the Sutherland Homes for Children which moved to Diamond Creek in around 1909. This biography was written by J. C. Jessop in 1958. Mr Jessop was a member of the Committee of Management of Sutherland Homes and a well known identity in Greensborough.24 page article in black folder.selina sutherland, sutherland homes for children -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Memories of old Greensborough and surrounding areas / collected by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 1840o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A collection of stories about Greensborough and surrounding areas, transcribed by hand. Most stories were originally published elsewhere and collected by Mrs Fort. Some stories have been expanded by Mrs Fort with her knowledge of the history of Greensborough and its pioneer families.Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family history.Spiral bound notebook, bright pink cover. 128 handwritten pages. Handwritten text throughout.maygar family, partington family, whatmough family, medhurst family, greensborough, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Rolfs family / by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs): includes Finding Henry; My earliest memories; and Descendants of Henry Rolfs, 1790o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough streets and their residents / compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 2012_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is an incomplete list of families who resided in some central Greensborough streets. Compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington) from her own memory assisted by various members of Greensborough Historical Society. This is a work in progress.Compiles a list of Greensborough residents according to the street in which they lived.Spiral bound notebook, bright green cover. handwritten pages. Incomplete. Handwritten pages throughout.greensborough streets, faye fort (nee partington) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, W. & A.K. Johnston, School atlas of physical geography: the elementary facts of geology; hydrography; meteorology and natural history by Alex Keith Johnston, 1871_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This atlas of physical geography has 20 plates illustrating maps and various rock formations.This volume illustrates a 19th century view of physical geography.51 pages, 20 plates, maps. Red hard cover with title in gold lettering.Inscribed on fly leaf with original owner's name (1890)atlas, physical geography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1878-1998, 1878-1998
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This edition (1998) of the Greensborough Primary School anniversary book is updated from the previous edition published 1980.Contains the history of the school as well as current (1980-1998) information and photos of staff and students. Principal: Gabrielle Leigh.84p., black and white illus., white cover with green image of school.greensborough primary school, gabrielle leigh -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazines, Comet 1970-1973, 1970-1973
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The "Comet" was issued by the Education Department of Victoria as a learning aid. Each edition includes stories, illustrations, puzzles and games. This set is incomplete, containing Sept 1970, May, July, August and September 1972 and a complete set February to November for 1973.An example of educational material from the 1970s. School newspapers or magazines have been published since early 20th century.A collection of magazines in green card folder specific to holding one year of magazines. Hand drawn illustrations. Incomplete set.Name of owner on folder.comet, education department of victoria, school magazines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Green and growing 150 years: Historical snapshots of All Saints' Anglican Church Greensborough, 2005_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Anglican services have been held in the Greensborough area since 1839 (at St Katherine's St Helena) with services at All Saints' beginning in 1855. This volume celebrates the 150th anniversary of those first services. It outlines the history of the church and lists the Vicars and organisations associated with All Saints' Greensborough.An anniversary book with general information about the Greensborough area.56 pages, colour and black and white photographs. all saints anglican church greensborough, st katherines church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Margaret Maie Willimott (1934-2013), 27/03/2013
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Bereavement thanks sent to GHS following the death of member Margaret Willimott.Mrs Willimott was a member of Greensborough Historical Society and former teacher at Watsonia High and Greensborough Secondary College.Printed letter in envelope, colour portrait.Handwritten names on printed letter.margaret willimott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Directory, Localblue.com.au, Localblue.com.au: Northern suburbs 2009/10 13th edition, 2009-2010
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This business directory of the Northern suburbs has been collected for future reference. It advertises local businesses.Business directory printed on blue paper, blue cover. Wrapped in plastic.localblue directory -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Newspaper Clippings, Diamond Valley Hospital Inc., Press clippings 1988-1998, 1988-1998
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of newspaper clippings is from i1988 to 1998 and was collected by staff. The collection includes advertisements of hospital services and articles from local newspapers.As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of newspaper clippings records some of the people, services and events associated with the hospital.Blue lever arch file containing press clippings, each mounted on white A4 paper."Newspaper Clippings" handwritten on white label on front cover.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Police File: born in, lived in and worked in Greensborough / compiled by Marilyn Smith, 1902o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In this collection, Marilyn Smith has collected information on members of the Victorian Police in Greensborough, including W.A. (Alan) Partington, Trevor Partington, Geoff Tulloch. Also included are news clippings about the establishment of the Greensborough Police and photographs of the Police Station.A brief history of Policing in Greensborough.31 page article, text and photographs, housed in plastic folder with clear cover..police - greensborough, alan partington, trevor partington, geoff tulloch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, The Tom Vickers Family Story / compiled by Marilyn Smith, 1879-2006
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificates and newspaper clippings (copy), Queen's Scout Awards for George and Bryan Henderson, 08/10/1960
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Collection includes copies of invitations to Government House, newspaper clippings and Queen's Scout certificates. George Henderson was the first Greensborough Scout to be awarded the Queen's Scout badge (1960), followed the next year by his brother Bryan. The Henderson family were all associated with the scouting movement.A Greensborough family with a strong association with Scouting.Photocopies of certificates, invitations and newspaper clippings.queens scout, bryan henderson, george henderson, scouts - greensborough