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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Bundoora Cricket Club Committee 1974, 24/09/1974
A list of executives and committee of the Bundoora Cricket Club [1974] includes several members of the Dyson family.Digital copy of newspaper clipping.bundoora cricket club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, 53 years of carols involvement; and, Tom remembers our history well, 31/10/1989
Articles on Tom Vickers' involvement with the Diamond Valley annual family carols, and in the second article, his memories of Watsonia and Greensborough. Includes other information from "Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray".Two newspaper clippings, one with photograph of Tom Vickers. Black text and photo.vickers family, tom vickers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Ninety congregate for Sylvia Davey's 90th, 1995_
Mrs Sylvia Davey celebrated her 90th birthday with 90 guests. Includes other local information from "In Greensborough and Watsonia with Rosalie Bray". Sylvia Davey married Rupert in 1934, joining the Davey Family who were the last to own the original Montmorency Farm.Newspaper clipping, black text.davey family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document and pamphlet, Not bad for an old'en; a tribute to Hazel Amos, 26/04/2018
Not bad for an old'en; a tribute to Hazel Amos, by Bryan Henderson; with Order of Service for her funeral, April 2018. Hazel Amos (24 November 1919 - 17 April 2018) lived in Doris Street Greensborough from 1950 until her death and was a member of the Living Faith Church Greensborough, Diamond Valley Probus Club and worker at the Brotherhood of St Laurence Opportunity Shops.2 p. document with colour photograph; with 4 p. pamphlet with colour photographhazel amos, amos family -
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Photographs and Letter, Greensborough 1960s, 1960s
Taken during a flood in the late 1960s, showing parts of both old and new bridge across the Plenty River, kiosk and Fitton house.Three photographs, with negatives and covering letter from Tony Fitton, with handwritten descriptive lettergreensborough, plenty river greensborough, fitton family -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Time to hang up the wok, 08/08/2018
There's been an outpouring of support for Jim and Joyce Koay, owners of a popular Chinese take-away shop, Ocean Garden, in Were Street Montmorency who have decided to shut its doors and enjoy retirement.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .ocean garden montmorency, were street montmorency, koay family, leanne burns -
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Document, David Amiet et al, Percival Albert Amiet and family information, by David Amiet, 1881o
Information supplied by Richard Gary Amiet to David Amiet, who compiled this document. Includes Percival Albert Amiet's war service in 1916. His son Claude by his first marriage was brought up by his sister Ethel at a dairy farm in Greensborough.5 pages, black and white print, black and white and colour photographs.amiet family, percival albert amiet -
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Document, 'Dynamite' Andrews, 1936-1949
Compilation of several newspaper articles 1936-1942 about Mr J. Andrews, Assistant Stationmaster at Greensborough Railway Station, nicknamed "Dynamite" owing to his behaviour towards railway travellers.2 pages,typescript.j. andrews, andrews family -
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Document, Miles Lewis, Happy Hollow farm: File note, by Miles Lewis, 1994_
This is a File note written by Professor Miles Lewis, of Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne on Happy Hollow Farm, reputed to be the home of Emmett Whatmough and his family and subsequently by Charles Partington and his family and at time of compilation (1994) home of Dr. Christopher Bell. His examination was intended to assist in determining the age of the building, with a view to seeing whether it be nominated for inclusion on the Historic Buildings Register5 page photocopy of typescript, with house plan.happy hollow farm, christopher bell, whatmough, partington, betty bell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Happy Hollow, 1892o
Robert Emmett Whatmough leased the Happy Hollow site from John Cully McLaughlin in 1892 and built a bark house there. This was retained by later owners, the Bell family. Original photographs were taken prior to 2003, as the building was destroyed by fire in 2003Copies of four coloured photographs on one pagewhatmough family, happy hollow farm, bell family -
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Document, Graeme Butler & Associates et al, Bell's Cottage [Happy Hollow]: Victorian Heritage database report, 26/02/2017
In 1997, Bell's Cottage at Happy Hollow Farm was included in the Nillumbik Heritage Overlay HO59.The cottage was built by Robert Whatmough and associated with the pioneering orchardists Frederick and Theodore Flintoff and William Verner. It is technically significant for its wattle and daub construction, vertical slabs and bark roof. It was destroyed by fire in 2003.3 p. typescript, one black & white photographhappy hollow farm, bell family -
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Newspaper clippings, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Happy Hollow articles from Trove (past owners), 1939-1940
Obituaries of three residents of Happy Hollow, Francis Oxley, John Henry Daymond and May Daymond2 p. transcription of newspaper articleshappy hollow farm, francis oxley, daymond family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Brief history of the Whatmough's at Happy Hollow, 1960s
Information about Robert William Whatmough b. 1815 in Heywood, England and his son Robert Emmett Whatmough b. 1842 in Greensborough, d. 1924, who leased the site of Happy Hollow in 1892.1 p. typescript, 1 black and white photograph Notes on Whatmough family handwritten on bottom of page.whatmough family, happy hollow farm -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Fresh Start for Green Grocer, 02/08/2017
Veteran grocer Sculli Brothers will take centre stage in JB Hi Fi's former shop as the shopping centre reveals stage three of its redevelopment.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.sculli family, greensborough plaza, sculli bothers -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Whittingham Family by Rosie Bray, 1914-1918
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article Whittingham Family by Rosie ...A short article about the Whittingham family and their service in World War 1. Written by Rosie Bray, this article covers the four Whittingham brothers who lived in Greensborough.3 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, whittingham family, henry douglas whittingham, john cecil whittingham, leslie ernest whittingham, eric walter whittingham -
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Oral History, Rosalie Bray, Memories of Macleod: Graeme Irwin remembers, by Rosie Bray, 1960o
Graeme Irwin and his family moved from Montmorency to Macleod in 1960. He shares his memories with Rosie Bray,3 pages, text and colour photographs.graeme irwin, macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Cronin killer guilty, 13/09/2017
A coward punch killer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of teen footballer Patrick CroninNews article 1 page, black text.patrick cronin, footballer, coward punch, diamond creek, lower plenty football club, cronin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Caring couple recognised, 20/09/2017
Greensborough's Kerryn and Stephen Longmuir have been honoured with an award for their tireless dedication to foster caring.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough, victoria's child protection award, longmuir family, foster care -
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Oral History, June Hall, Remembering Richard (Dick) Tooth, as told to June Hall [by the Tooth Family], 1932_
The story of Greensborough local Richard (Dick) Tooth as told to June Hall by the Tooth family.3 p., typescriptdick tooth, richard tooth -
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Advertisement - Digital image, Greensborough Motors, 01/03/1935
Greensborough Motors was owned and operated by F.H.Roberts. This advertisement was in the Hurstbridge Advertiser on 1st March 1935 Page 3.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.roberts family, greensborough motors -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Ryan's butcher's Diamond Creek, 1945_
The butcher's shop owned by the Ryan family in Diamond Creek, about 1945.Digital copy of black and white photograph a.d. ryans, ryans butchers, diamond creek -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, GHS Robert Whatmough Meeting on June 24th 2017, 24/06/2017
A group photograph taken at the June 24 2017 meeting of Greensborough Historical Society. At this meeting, Jacinta Crealy spoke about her book on Robert Whatmough. Attendees included Jacinta and members of her family.Digital copy of colour group photographgreensborough historical society, jacinta crealy, robert whatmough -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Partington scarifier, 1960s
This scarifier was donated to the Greensborough Historical Society by the Partington family. It was last used at the site of Whatmough Park in the 1960s.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough historical society, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Frederich William Kroschel - war medal, 1914-1918
Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to Frederick William Kroschel. Fred was related to the Fort family.Digital copy of colour photographsfrederick william kroschel, fort family, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, P J Fort - war memorabilia, 1914-1918
Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to P.J. Fort who was related to the Fort family of Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographsfort family, world war 1, p j fort -
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Domestic object - Bottle, W. T. Rawleigh Co. Ltd, Ready relief, 1950s
One of a range of medicinal, cosmetic and other consumer products manufactured in Melbourne and sold by "door-to-door" Rawleigh salesmen in Australia from 1928. Now sold through a network of Rawleigh distributors, located in regional towns and state capitals throughout Australia.Clear glass 30 ml bottle with black bakelite screw top, containing "Ready relief" fluid used against discomfort of head colds and nasal congestion. Black and green printed label"Rawleigh 'Friend of the Family"medicines, rawleigh, w.t. rawleigh co. ltd., cold medicines -
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Financial record - Receipt, P. Stubley & Son, P. Stubley & Son Pty Ltd, 27/10/1964
Receipt for purchase of "1 large pellet No1" [possibly chicken food] from Greensborough's Stubley's produce and hardware.Receipt, black print on white paper (yellowed) Handwritten [Bag] of Layer pellets; Put in top shed [Sold] to Mr [Neil] Lewis, 44 Alexander St. Greens. by P Stubley & Son, 45 Main Street, Greensborough for One pound 16 sh and 6d cashlewis family, stubleys hardware, stubleys hay and grain store -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manual - Pamphlet, Pope Products Limited, Pope Mower, 1958c
Commonly used type of hand lawn mower. Purchased from Hardware Co. of Australia by L. Lewis, delivered 17/01/1958. Used in Greensborough by Lewis familyEnvelope, printed in black and yellow on white paper, containing 4 p. instruction card, guarantee and packing slip for Pope "Wimbledon" lawn mowerlawn mowing, lewis family -
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Administrative record - Delivery docket, A. A. & M. B. Collister, 20/12/1965
Item is an electric hot water service, purchased from the manufacturer. The purchaser, L. N. Lewis, worked for the Greensborough SEC.Delivery docket, black print on white paper, handwritten details of purchaser and purchased itemsNo. 1 Tubulous boiler; No. 1 Booster jacket; (SEC) L.H. Lewis, 44 Alexandra St Greensborough T8737hot water service, lewis family -
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Document - Insurance policy, Australasian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited, Policy no. V211952/7, 01/05/1967
Policy provided by the Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited (T & G) for $4,000.00. Life assured: Norman Thomas Colvin, Grantee Norman Fletcher Colvin, 01/05/1967. Annexure informs of the death of N. F. Colvin on 05/02/1972, Probate being granted to Marie Dulcie Colvin on 05/12/1972.3 double-sided pages, with annexure, folded twice. Black print on white papercolvin family