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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea, 2001_
... A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea....City of Whittlesea ...A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificates, Community member certificate: Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Victoria [no date]; and, subscription to Melbourne Hospital 1867, 10/10/1967
... Association of Victoria [no date]; and, subscription to Melbourne...Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Victoria. ...Certificate of Appreciation for contribution of the Partington family to the Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Victoria; and, Robert Whatmough's subscription to The Melbourne Hospital 1867An example of the Partington family's contribution to community causes.Certificate on cream paper with blue and black type and red border.paraplegic and quadriplegic association of victoria, partington family, melbourne hospital, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley forms, 1980-1994
... Shire of Diamond Valley forms...Shire of Diamond Valley ...Forms, staff telephone lists, organisation charts, maps, administrative memos, directives and bulletins used by the Shire of Diamond Valley 1980s -1994.Arch file containing forms etc. used by the Shire of Diamond Valleyshire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Shire of Diamond Valley, 1964-1994
... Shire of Diamond Valley...Shire of Diamond Valley ...Map of the former Shire of Diamond Valley, 1964-1994, showing the local government area from Greensborough to Hurstbridge.Map on yellowed paper.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, hurstbridge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Victoria. Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Keelbundoora; Counties of Bourke and Evelyn, 1950c
... Keelbundoora; Counties of Bourke and Evelyn...Victoria. Department of Crown Lands and Survey ...Map of the Victorian counties of Bourke and Evelyn showing parish boundaries and land ownership.Show the original landholders for this area.Map on light brown parchment, covered in plastic."L.5305" and "3462" -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, City of Heidelberg. Engineers Dept, City of Heidelberg, 1960s
... City of Heidelberg...City of Heidelberg. Engineers Dept. ...Map of the City of Heidelberg from the Yarra River in the South to North of Watsonia Military Camp. Shire of Diamond Valley is shown to the north.Map showing municipal and ward boundaries, black text on light brown paper."Scale: 20 CHS = to 1 IN"city of heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, City of Darebin, A Rich heritage: the story of Bundoora Homestead, 2016_
... A Rich heritage: the story of Bundoora Homestead...City of Darebin ...History of Bundoora Homestead, from its initial use by John Matthew Vincent Smith as a horse and cattle stud, and later as a convalescent farm and repatriation hospital until its ownership by Darebin City Council and restoration.10 p. pamphlet, col. & black & white photographs and plansbundoora homestead -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Interim Development Order 1961 Map No. 53, 27/09/1961
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Interim...Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works ...Denotes Zones and Reservations comprising part of the municipalities of Eltham, Heidelberg, Preston and Whittlesea, approved 27.9.61. Includes Mont Park Hospital and Watsonia Military Camp.Colour plan Date printed on plan (1959) has been over stamped with 1961. Also stamped with Government Gazette date of 27.9.1961. "Scale 800 feet to 1 inch"greensborough, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Shire of Eltham handbook 1990, 1990_
... Shire of Eltham handbook 1990...Shire of Eltham ...52 p., mainly black and white, photographsshire of eltham, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Form, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley: Inter-office memo, 1990_
... Shire of Diamond Valley: Inter-office memo...Shire of Diamond Valley ...Inter-office memo pad from Shire of Diamond Valley.Inter-office memo: 2 copies on padshire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter from Shire of Diamond Valley to Mrs Margaret Willimott 1987, 26/05/1987
... Letter from Shire of Diamond Valley to Mrs Margaret...Shire of Diamond Valley ...Letter from Shire Engineer, Shire of Diamond Valley to Mrs Margaret Willimott of Watsonia High School, confirming a donation of plants for the school's 25th Anniversary Garden. Single page typed on letterhead.shire of diamond valley, watsonia high school, margaret willimott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Future growth of Melbourne, 1967_06
... The Future growth of Melbourne....Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works ...A report to the Minister for Local Government on Melbourne's future growth and its planning administration, June 1967.46 p., text and col. plansmelbourne (victoria), mmbw -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital image, Rotoract Club of Greensborough, Rotoract Club of Greensborough. Charter night 1970, 23/09/1970
... Rotoract Club of Greensborough. Charter night 1970....Rotoract Club of Greensborough ...Program of events for the Charter Night of the Rotoract Club of Greensborough. includes names of charter members.Digital copy of colour program rotoract club of greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Glass, Shire of Eltham, Shire of Eltham commemorative glass, 1856-1994
... Shire of Eltham commemorative glass...Shire of Eltham ...Shire of Eltham commemorative glass. The Shire of Eltham existed from 1856 until 1994.Stemmed wine glass. Clear glass with gold embellishment."Shire of Eltham" and shire crest in gold.shire of eltham, commemorative glasses -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Department of Public Instruction: Cookery, n.d
... Department of Public Instruction: Cookery...Department of Public Instruction, Victoria ...Card pages, bound at top with pink ribbon.cookery, recipes, home economics, department of public instruction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph/Postcard - View of Portland Harbour, View of Portland Harbour, n.d
... View of Portland Harbour...State Library of South Australia, Photographic Section ...Displayed at History House.Black and white photo. Images shows bare Battery Point, buildings under cliff, pier with building at end , another building (Baths?) and uprights in ocean.Front: View of Portland Harbour Back: State Library of South Australia, Photographic Section. Reproduction prohibited except with the permission of the copywirte holders. Order No. A/6493 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Drill for Foot Guards and Infantry of the Line, 04/1939
... Drill for Foot Guards and Infantry of the Line...The Chief of the Imperial General Staff ...Training Manual Belonging to Major W.A. Cronk 15 Trng BnMilitary Drill Training Manual 1939An oblong book faded buff color cardboard cover white pages. Military Training Pamphlet No18 1939.26/G.S. Pubns./92 Major W.A. Cronk. 15 Trng Bntraining drill foot guards infantry pamphlet -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Testimonial, Municipality of Portland testimonial to Philip Scott, 1863
... Municipality of Portland testimonial to Philip Scott...Municipality of Portland ...Written on the retirement of Philip Scott as This copy kept by Council Portland Town Council archives -
Connecting Home
Book, National Archives of Australia and Public Record Office Victoria, Footprints: The Journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper ...an Aboriginal family's struggle for survival, 2008
... Footprints: The Journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper ...an...National Archives of Australia and Public Record Office ...This book tells the story of the Pepper family, an Aboriginal family who experienced child removal and displacement. Percy Pepper also served in the First World War and was one of few Aboriginal service men who recived a soldier settler block. Also contains pictures, photos and records of histroical importance, including records from the Aborigines Protecion Board.Historical significance: This book is significant as it describes in detail an Indigenous family story. It also contains copies of original government reports and talks about the Indigenous experience of child removal in Victoria. Socially, it is relevant because of it's links to Aborigianal places of significance such as Lake Tyers.Softcover book, 132pages, brown cover with Indigenous design and black and white family photograph. al'. Conent is about the Pepper family, and contains family records.book, percy, pepper, lucy, family, stolen, generations, footprints, national, archives, public, records, office, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Federation of Family History Societies (UK), 2010c
... Federation of Family History Societies (UK)...Federation of Family History Societies ...This is a coordinating body for genealogical societies world-wide. This publication lists useful websites and affiliated societies useful for research into family history.8 page leaflet detailing useful websites and hints for family history research in Great Britain.federation of family history societies, family history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1980, 1980_
... Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1980...Shire of Diamond Valley ...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
Book, Shire of Eltham, Shire of Eltham 1993 Handbook, 1993_
... Shire of Eltham 1993 Handbook...Shire of Eltham ...The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres and existed from 1856 until 1994.Guide to services provided by Shire of Eltham in 1993.40 pages, illus. Front cover is a montage depicting various elements of the Eltham community. Handbook printed on recycled paper.eltham, shire of eltham, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Victoria Gazette, Forfeiture of Lease 1908, 25/08/1908
... Forfeiture of Lease 1908...State of Victoria ...Information regarding the forfeiture of leasehold of Elizabeth Partington of Greensborough, 1908.The Partingtons were a pioneering Greensborough family, at first leasing then owning farming land in the area.Single page copied from the Victoria Gazette August 26, 1908.Date and Greensborough information highlighted.partington family, elizabeth partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Lions Club of Greensborough. Public Relations Committee scrap book, 1969_
... Lions Club of Greensborough. Public Relations Committee...Lions Club of Greensborough ...This contains newspaper cuttings that record the events of the period 1969 to 1970. Many articles are about a Charity Queen Quest being sponsored by the Lions club and some relate to toys being donated to South Vietnamese children, as this was during the Vietnam war.Lists local activities of the Lions club to assist with community projects.Spiral bound folder with newspaper articles concerning the Lions Club of Greensborough during the period 1st July 1969 to 30th June 1970.Numerous biro commentaries through out. On front cover: "Started by PR Committee H. Fraser, N. Way and K. Gregson. June July 1969 - June 30 1970."lions club, lions club of greensborough, greensborough, vietnam war, charity, charity queen quest, janefield -
Greensborough Historical Society
Invitation, Invitation to Mrs J. M. Scholes to meet Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, 8th March 1954, 08/03/1954
... Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, 8th March...Government of Victoria ...An invitation for Mrs Jessie May Scholes (nee Partington) to attend one of the state receptions held for Queen Elizabeth II during her 1954 visit to Australia.A tribute to a Greensborough identity and her connection with the Philharmonic Choir.Invitation printed in black on buff card. “To have the honour of meeting Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, the Government of Victoria invites Mrs J.M.Scholes to attend a state reception at the Exhibition Buildings on Monday, 8th March 1954, at 8.15 o’clock p.m. jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, royal family, royal visit 1954 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet - Pamphlet and document, Shire of Diamond Valley, Waste Disposal & Recycling Services in Diamond Valley, 01/02/1992
... Shire of Diamond Valley, Waste Disposal & Recycling...Shire of Diamond Valley ...Shire of Diamond Valley Pamphlet and letter to Householders regarding the Kerbside Recycling Collection Services being implemented in 1993.Pamphlet, folder printed in green on buff paper; Letter to Householders, black text on white paper.shire of diamond vallety, recycling, waste management -
Friends of the Cerberus Inc
Victorian Fleet Print - 1888, Detail of painting - The Victorian Fleet, 2006
... Detail of painting - The Victorian Fleet...Royal Historical Society of Victoria ...Represents the Victorian Navy in 1888. Reproduction of original painting by Arthur Victor Gregory.Reproduction of the original held by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Professor W J Dakin DSc FZS, The Art of Camouflage, 1950's ?
... The Art of Camouflage...Department of Supply, Central Drawing Office ...Semi-hard covered bookcamouflage -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Aide-Memoire, Department of Defence (Army Office), Manual of Land Warfare Part 3 Vol 2 Pam No 2 The Musorian Armed Forces (5 copies), 1980
... Manual of Land Warfare Part 3 Vol 2 Pam No 2 The Musorian...Department of Defence (Army Office) ...For training purposes "The Enemy" was a notional country called Musoria Plastic covered two hole binder type aide-memoirs on Musorian Armed Forces datathe enemy -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, School of Military Engineering Individual NBC Defence, abt 1980's
... School of Military Engineering Individual NBC Defence...School of Military Engineering ...A soft covered booklet giving information that is the minimum necessary for members of the Army to survive and continue operations in a tactical NBC environment.nbc warfare, individual protection