Bridge over the Plenty River at Briar Hill before widening and alterations. The Plenty River at Briar Hill represented the boundary between the Shire of Eltham and the Shire of Diamond Valley. The bridge was known as the Carter Street Bridge as prior to 1969 Para Road, Briar Hill became Carter Street, Greensborough across the river. It was at this time that the name Para Road was continued and replaced Carter Street.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 35 mm B&W negativeshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, briar hill, 1969-07, bridge, carter street bridge, para road, para road bridge, plenty river, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham

Construction of the Main Road bridge over the Plenty River. Includes structural members, construction personnel, vehicles and a Clarke mobile crane.Local significanceBlack and white printlower plenty, main road, plenty river, bridge, bridge construction, civil engineering, cranes, mobile cranes

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

20 Plenty River Drive Greensborough. Three bedroom home, sold for $830,000 in December 2017. Previous sales: January 1980, $15,250.Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides. plenty river drive greensborough

This booklet outlines the October 2014 guided walk through Greensborough, visiting Main and Grimshaw Streets, the Greensborough cemetery and along the Plenty River.24 pages, balck and white illus.greensborough historical society, plenty river heritage trail

The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.2 printed pages of text, one page map (item 848).pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, partington, whatmough

River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough 2015, conducted by Melbourne Water. This photo shows the river bank in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water

Willows in the Plenty River, looking south west to cliffs. The Blackjack property, house and acres of fruit orchards ran down to the Plenty River off Hume Street Greensborough and was the home of the Robinson family to late 1956. The photographs were taken as slides by Frank Robinson and digitised by his son James in 2015. Oral history has it that Anthony Beale was the first to bring willow cuttings from the island of St Helena, to Australia.Digital copy of colour photograph.robinson family, blackjack, plenty river

Investigates early land use along the Plenty River from north of the main aqueduct crossing in Greensborough to south of the golf course in Lower PlentyHistorical features seen from aerial and satellite images of the modern landscape may indicate earlier agricultural land usage.9 x A4 pages of text and colour annotated maps downloaded from nearmap.com.plenty river, ian bryant, lower plenty, greensborough, yallambie park, aerial photography

The Plenty River Pioneer Children's Cemetery contains unmarked graves of children from the Whatmough and Partington families who died between 1848 and 1860.The cemetery's significance lies in its connection with two of Greensborough's pioneer families. 4 pages, text and photographs.plenty river pioneer childrens cemetery, anne paul, partington, whatmough

This group of photographs shows the Plenty River adjacent to Willinda Park. Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough and has an athletics track and field. Digital copy of colour photographswillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

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

Christopher Foster, age 11, was sick of not being able to find yabbies in the Plenty River. He wrote to a local Councillor and asked that the River be cleaned up.Digital copy of newspaper article, black text and black and white image.plenty river, chris foster

This photograph shows a log over the Plenty River adjacent to Willinda Park. Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough and has an athletics track and field. Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough 2015, conducted by Melbourne Water. Project sign and close-up of aerial view of site.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water

This pamphlet outlines a proposed concept plan for the lower Plenty River, Greensborough to Heidelberg. The plan would focus on preserving and enhancing the aesthetic, recreational and conservation potential of the waterway.2 p., illus., tri-fold pamphlet. 2 copiesplenty river, melbourne water corporation, board of works

A group of children enjoy a swim in the Plenty River pool Greensborough in 1952. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this pool can be seen today. (Gary Partington is the boy in the centre).The remnants of this concrete pool can still be seen today.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough swimming pool, plenty river swimming pool

The Plenty River flows south from Mt Disappointment before meeting with the Yarra River at Rosanna. These images taken in the Greensborough area. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river, greensborough

View of farm land and mill on the Plenty River near Bundoora, circa 1877; photograph by Fred Kruger. Original held at SLV (accession # H473 and Image # a53840)Black and white photograph, enlarged and laminated.fred kruger, plenty river

Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river pool, greensborough pool, swimming pools

Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river pool, swimming pools, greensborough pool

Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough pool, swimming pools, plenty river pool

Real estate advertisement for 70 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house.This house was listed in February 2019 for $650,000-$700,000. Previous sales: March 2004 for $280,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographplenty river drive greensborough

Plenty River fishermen. Two men with truck and barrels of fish, truck has sign - G.L.L. Chapman House Renovator Northcote. Barrels printed with Return to Fisheries Department Melbourne [or Ballarat]. Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river

Plenty River fishermen. Two men with truck and barrels of fish, truck has sign - G.L.L. Chapman House Renovator Northcote. Barrels printed with Return to Fisheries Department Melbourne [or Ballarat].Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river

Copy of text of the Petition to the Governor of Victoria, C. J. La Trobe, from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River' requesting protection from bushrangers, 5 May 1842, with list of petitioners.Indicates dangers of living in the remote location of Plenty River in 1842 and lists women living in the area.2p. col. printed 2 sidesplenty river, bushrangers, petitions

Real estate advertisement for 140 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house. This house was sold in August 2018 for $755,000. Previous sales: October 2007 for $425,000; and December 1981 for $72,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographplenty river drive greensborough

Plenty River in flood Greensborough 1972. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods

These photographs of the old swimming pool in the Plenty River were taken in 2013 to show changes over 40 years, based on Ron Reynold’s sketches in the 1973 publication “Greensborough and Greenhills” published by Cypress Books. Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.greensborough and greenhills, plenty river swimming pool, ron reynolds

Plenty River in flood around the Poulter Reserve. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods