The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale in the early 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes black &white photos. Includes Partington family photoswillis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church

Jenna Lee dissects and reconstructs colonial 'Indigenous dictionaries' and embeds the works with new cultural meaning. Long obsessed with the duality of the destructive and healing properties that fire can yield, this element has been applied to the paper in the forms of burning and mark-making. In Without Us, Lee uses charcoal to conceal the text on the page, viewing this process as a ritualistic act of reclaiming and honouring Indigenous heritage while challenging the oppressive legacies of colonialism. Lee explains in Art Guide (2022), ‘These books in particular [used to create the proposed works] are Aboriginal language dictionaries—but there’s no such thing as “Aboriginal language”. There are hundreds of languages. The dictionary just presents words, with no reference to where they came from. It was specifically published by collating compendiums from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, with the purpose to give [non-Indigenous] people pleasant sounding Aboriginal words to name children, houses and boats. And yet the first things that were taken from us was our language, children, land and water. And the reason our words were so widely written down was because [white Australians] were trying to eradicate us. They thought we were going extinct. The deeper you get into it, the darker it gets. But the purpose of my work is to take those horrible things and cast them as something beautiful.’Framed artwork

The Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces began when, as Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945, becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. During her time in the ATS, the Princess learnt to drive and to maintain vehicles The Queen has a long and close relationship with the Armed Forces, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth. As Sovereign, The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces, and is also the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals having served in the Forces.Light brown timber and gold gilt inner edge frame containing print of lady wearing evening dress with diamond and ruby tiaraHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Plaque - Present to Wangaratta RSL by Ken S Jasper MLA 31-8-79queen elizabeth ii, auxiliary territorial service, ww2

This photograph was taken during the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic, believed to be held at Greenvale Reservoir, a popular recreational area in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image features two adults—most likely members of the teaching staff—posing together in a relaxed and festive setting. This photograph, taken during the 1990 Jacana Primary School Christmas picnic believed to be held at Greenvale Reservoir, depicts two adults—most likely members of the teaching staff—posing for a casual portrait amidst the festive outdoor gathering. The image offers valuable insight into the social and professional culture of the school during this period. Jacana Primary School, established in 1959 in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, was a community-focused institution that emphasised both academic development and social cohesion. The annual Christmas picnic was a key event in the school calendar, providing an opportunity for students, staff, and families to celebrate the end of the school year in a relaxed, natural setting. The presence of staff members in the photograph highlights the important role teachers played not only as educators but also as community leaders and role models. Their participation in such events reflects the school’s commitment to fostering strong relationships between staff and students. Photograph on glossy paper of two adults in the park.PH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana primary school, christmas party, 1990, jacana