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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, Catalogue of products from the colony of Victoria; at the Dublin International Exhibition 1865, 1865_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Relates to the Whatmough family of Greensborough (mistakenly referred to as 'Queensberry' in the list of fruits in this copy). Mr Whatmough was a local orchardist. Casts of his apples are held in the State Library of Victoria archives.Relates to the pioneering Whatmough family.2 x A4 sheets. Photocopies of the title page and index from this book.whatmough family, orchards greensborough, beauty of kent apples -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Greensborough Methodist Church to Mrs Jessie Scholes.1968, 1968_06
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Jessie Scholes was a donor to the cost of the church window and the letter and accompanying card are thanks for the donation.The Methodist Church in Greensborough was relocated to make way for Greensborough Plaza shopping centre. Mrs Scholes (nee Partington) and her family were long-time members of the church and Greensborough pioneers.Letter: typed on buff letterhead of Greensborough Methodist Church. Signed by Church Trust secretary,jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, greensborough methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Card, Greensborough Methodist Church - The Window, 05/02/1966
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Sent to Jessie Scholes who was a donor to the cost of the church window and the letter (Item167) and accompanying card are thanks for the donation. The card details the design and symbols of the triangular window.The Methodist Church in Greensborough was relocated to make way for Greensborough Plaza shopping centre. Mrs Scholes (nee Partington) and her family were long-time members of the church and Greensborough pioneers.Card: photograph and explanation of the design of the triangular window at the Greensborough Methodist Church.jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, greensborough methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1980, 1980_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of footbridge over the Plenty River at Flintoff Street. The span is 50 metres and cost $56,100 to build in 1978.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, George Gray and the 'Cleir Hills' nursery and homestead, 1813o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Family history by Kay Walker, great grand-daughter of George and Jane Gray. The Gray family were the owners of the 'Cleir Hills' nursery in Cottlesbridge.George Gray's parents lived in Greensborough in the 1850s. His father Owen was a local storekeeper.Spiral bound folder with clear cover. Approx 40 photocopied pages of Gray family history.gray family, george gray, cleir hills, cottlesbridge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder and compact disc, Simpson Army Barracks, 2011_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This document is the result of research into the history of Watsonia Barracks (now Simpson Barracks) by GHS member Marilyn Smith. It details the origin of street names in the surrounding area and includes biographical information on those after whom the streets were named. Updated December 2016.The Watsonia Barracks has been in use since WW2 and is today home to the Defence Force School of Signals. It was built on the property formerly owned by Ainslie Meares. In 1951, surrounding land was purchased for the extension of the barracks. The suburb of Yallambie was formerly part of the Barracks. Black spiral bound folder (approx. 32 pages) with accompanying compact disc. Colour illustrations and maps. Updated 2016 in Word document.simpson army barracks, watsonia barracks, yallambie, marilyn smith, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News. 29 Sept. 1964 : Commemorative edition : Proclamation of the Shire of Diamond Valley, 29/09/1964
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The Shire of Diamond Valley was formerly the north ward of the City of Heidelberg. In 1960 following inequitable rate increases, it was proposed that the 'north ward' sever itself from Heidelberg and form its own municipality. The Shire was abolished in 1994 and areas redistributed to Banyule, Nillumbik and Darebin councils.This newspaper reports on the history and politics of the new Shire of Diamond Valley. It includes news articles and advertising material from local businesses. 40 page commemorative edition. Yellowed newsprint. Front cover icludes "The Shire of Diamond Valley" on red outline map of shire and photos of the 12 inaugural councillors. 3 copies.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, diamond valley news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Heidelberg 1937, 1937_04
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Copy of 1937 booklet to commemorate the official opening of the City of Heidelberg Civic Centre - Town Hall and Municipal Offices.A snapshot of the Heidelberg area in 1937, includes photos of local homes and civic amenities. Original held (item 283) Copy of booklet. 36 pages plus cover. black and white illustrations. Cover has illustration of Heidelberg Town Hall in Ivanhoe. Original held (item 283) heidelberg municipal offices, heidelberg town hall, the centre ivanhoe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Heidelberg 1937 - excerpts, 1937_04
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Copy of parts of 1937 booklet to commemorate the official opening of the City of Heidelberg Civic Centre - Town Hall and Municipal Offices.A snapshot of the Heidelberg area in 1937, includes photos of local homes and civic amenities12 pages, photocopied and folded to A5 size. Black and white photos, maps.This flyer is an extract of images from the City of Heidelberg Civic Centre Official Opening Booklet "Heidelberg 1937" [footnote on each page]heidelberg municipal offices, heidelberg town hall, the centre ivanhoe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Register of environmental assets of the City of Heidelberg 1977, 1978_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is the first list of environmental assets within the City of Heidelberg (1977) and lists major parklands, small neighbourhood parks, trees of note and landscapes.An early list of environmental assets in Heidelberg, has been superseded by Strategies and Policies on the Banyule Council website.Photocopy of 28 page booklet. Copied 2 pages to an A4 sheet. heidelberg, environmental assets, city of heidelberg, parks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Souvenir : Heidelberg Old and New 1860-1933, 1860-1933
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Originally written in 1933 for the 'Shire of Heidelberg Relief Organisation' this booklet gives a brief history of some areas within the municipality, including St Helena and Greensborough. A list of some pioneers is included. Contains advertisements from local businesses.A snapshot of the Heidelberg municipality in the 1930s.Photocopy of booklet. 32 pages, black and white illustrations.heidelberg, greensborough, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Benchmark Publications for the Montmorency RSL, The Club in the park: an illustrated account of Montmorency RSL Club Inc, 1946-2003. by Max Dimmack, 1946-2003
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A history of the people and events that shaped the Montmorency RSL, including the Montmorency pioneers, the Barling and Petrie families.Includes a short history of the Montmorency area and some of the early settlers in the district.Paperback book, 168 p., illus, Green cover with illustration of RSL building. 2 copies.montmorency rsl, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, petrie family, barling family, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Benchmark Publications for the Eltham RSL sub-branch, We will remember them; an illustrated account of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch Inc., 1919-2001. by Max Dimmack, 1919-2001
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A history of the people and events that shaped the Eltham RSL. Includes biographical information on some life members of the Eltham RSL.Paperback book, 112 p., illus, Blue cover with illustration of RSL building.eltham rsl sub branch, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, The tin shed and beyond; a history. Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, 1952-1993
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A history of the people and events that shaped the Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, from 1952 to 1993. Published in 1995.Includes a full history of the development of the Watsonia RSL.Paperback book, 148 p., illus, Black cover with illustration of RSL building.On first page "Shirley Fraser-Balck. See page 10"watsonia rsl sub branch, returned services league of australia, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Grimshaw Family, 1849o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Passenger indexes; maps; mortgage document 1873 Grimshaw and Britnell; history of Aaron and Joshua Grimshaw; Greensborough murder: transcript of the trial of Josiah Grimshaw for the murder of John Mitchell.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Grimshaw family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.grimshaw family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough and Plenty River Pioneer Trail, 30/10/2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Trail notes from the Greensborough Historical Society Heritage Weekend Walk, Sunday 30th October 2011. Contains illustrations and information on historical sites within easy walk of Greensborough central.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains trail notes. 6 pages, illus.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.greensborough historical society, plenty river pioneer trail, noel withers, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Mayger Family, 1840o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Mayger family trees; entries from Digger database; copies of emails relating to family; copies of photographs; references to George Mayger in Melbourne directories 1874-1908; unassisted passenger list, G.Mayger; The Mayger family in Australia, compiled by Colin McKenzie.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Mayger/Maygar family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012mayger family, maygar family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, 'Batman' Apple Tree, 1839o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A collection of documents relating to the Batman apple tree and those men associated with it: Martin Batey, Frederick N. Flintoff and Johannes Adam Bosch.Documents relating to possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. The tree was allegedly transplanted from John Batman's orchard in Melbourne to the banks of the Plenty River in Greensborough circa 1841, by Mr Flintoff.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the 'Batman' Apple Tree in GreensboroughCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.batman apple tree, greensborough, martin batey, frederick flintoff, johannes bosch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Butterworth Family, 1900o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: assisted British immigrants file; newspaper cutting 1940History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, green cover. Contains documents relating to the Butterworth familyCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.butterworth family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Iredale Family, 1878o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: My story of the Iredales and old Greensborough by George Iredale; Family tree of George Iredale and Sarah Hurst; James Iredale and descendants; 1878 news article 'Shooting case at Greensborough'; funeral notice for James Iredale 1885; advertisement for staff Iredale & Co, Para Road Greensborough.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Iredale family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.iredale family, george arthur iredale, sarah hurst, james iredale, george gilding -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Ely Family, 1878o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Ely family tree Frederick Ely was born in Cowlinge Suffolk, in 1838. (His parents were George Ely b1793 and Sarah Poulter b1792, both born in Cowlinge. Frederick came to Australia on the ship 'Ocean Monarch' in 1856 with (most likely) his brother George, aged 34, his wife Elizabeth Piper, aged 22, and daughters Elizabeth, aged 2, and Harriet, aged 1. George and his family settled in the Harcourt area of Victoria, as did his brothers William and Henry. In 1857, Henry, his wife Mary Anne (Parker) and a daughter came to Australia, and settled in Greensborough for a short time, then moved to Harcourt, taking a large amount of apple tree cuttings and plants from Greensborough, where he, brother William, William Eagle, a childhood friend from Cowlinge, and a Nathan Vick, planted and stated apple orchids.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Ely family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.ely family, splatt family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Edward B. Green, 1853o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Land sale for Greensborough (The Argus 1853); Article: Greensborough history; Article: The Greens of Barham Station NSW; letter to Shire council from descendant of E B Green. History of the origins of Edward Bernard Green after whom Greensborough was named.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to Edward B. Green and family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.greensborough, edward bernard green -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Britnell Family, 1832o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Britnell family tree by Diana Stevens; Digger entries for Britnell.History of the origins of this Greensborough family20-page plastic binder, black cover. Contains documents relating to the Britnell family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.britnell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Poulter Family, 1777o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Poulter family tree; Digger records for Poulter family; Death Certificate Violet Poulter (nee Staines); family tree of Samuel Poulter and Dianna Johnston; Obituary William Poulter; Family group record William Poulter and Mary Frost; Death Certificate George Henry Staines Poulter 1949; Death certificate Elizabeth Poulter (nee Bathgate) 1989; Australian Army record of George Henry Staines Poulter; Newspaper article "True bloods of our shire"1992.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Poulter family.poulter family, violet poulter, george henry staines poulter, samuel poulter, william poulter -
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Folder, McLaughlin Family, 1897o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Documents, Newspaper articles and correspondence relating to name change of McLaughlins/McLaughlans Lane Plenty; McLaughlin family history.History of the origins of this Watsonia and Greensborough family. Documents the problems associated with a misspelt name.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the McLaughlin family.mclaughlins lane, plenty, mclaughlans lane plenty, mclaughlin family -
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Folder, Whatmough Family, 1801o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Whatmough family in 1881 British census; The arrival and settlement of my family in Australia by Alan Partington [Whatmough and Partington families]; Robert James Whatmough from nominal roll WW1; Article: "Wooden crosses mark pioneer graves"History of the origins of this Greensborough family20-page plastic binder, spiral bound,black cover. Contains documents relating to the Whatmough family.whatmough family, alan partington, robert james whatmough, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Laurie Roy, 23/02/1933
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Newspaper articles and photographs relating to cyclist Laurie Roy who tragically died at age 19 in 1933.Laurie Roy was an amateur cyclist with great potential who died as a result of a cycling accident in 1933. Laurie Roy lived in Greensborough and is buried at the Greensborough Cemetery.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Roy family.laurie roy, cyclists, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Lower Plenty River Heritage Walk 2011, 01/05/2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contains information about the sites visited on the Heritage Walk 2011 through Yallambie and Viewbank. Notes compiled by Anne Paul with assistance from Russell Yeoman.20-page plastic binder, redcover. Contains 12 page guide.plenty river, heritage trail, anne paul, greensborough historical society, yallambie, viewbank, russell yeoman -
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Folder, Greensborough Cemetery, 1861o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Contents: Plan of Greensborough Cemetery; photograph of plaque at 'Children's Cemetery'; photocopy of 'Rules of the Greensborough cemetery 1874'; Article 'Forgotten cemeteries of Melbourne'; article 'Talking about Greensborough Cemetery, Noel Withers 2000; List of burials compiled by Noel Withers and Val Wilson 2007.Information regarding the pioneer cemetery,20-page plastic binder, red cover. Contains documents relating to the Greensborough Cemetery..greensborough cemetery, noel withers, val wilson -
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Folder, Greensborough Angling Club, 1926o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In the early part of the 20th century Greensborough had an active Angling Club. Weekly reports on the Club's activities were published in the local paper. Contents: photograph, date unknown.A record of this Club.20-page plastic binder, blue cover. Contains documents relating to the Greensborough Angling ClubCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.greensborough angling club, fishing