"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture 'Justin the Tracker Dog" represents the 11 tracker dogs in the Vietnam War. The names of all dogs are on the base of the statue. All dogs were black Labradors rescued from Sydney pounds and named after Roman emperors. Justin was carved by Leigh Conkie. Stainless steel collar forged by Roland Dannenhauer. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. In this sculpture "Vietnam", the soldier is based on veteran Bill Cantwell’s experience in the Vietnam War. The young soldier wears an eye patch – Bill’s legacy of his wartime injury. The base of the statue represents being held down – you can see the hands reaching up the soldier’s legs. Carved by Hikaru. The laser-cut steel shield has a pattern of Huey helicopters flying over rubber trees, Bill’s memory of being evacuated after being shot in the eye. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project

A photograph of a group of council workers and volunteers preparing to plant trees at Wingrove Park, Eltham South October 1986.1 colour photograph.peter graham, eltham, wingrove park eltham south

History of Eltham Rural Group, a fundraising and social society established in 1955.46 p., photographs; with invitation cardeltham rural group

Discussion of John Daniels' theory that "Batman's Treaty" was signed on the southern bank of the Merri Creek in Reservoir. It follows Batman up the Maribyrnong River and his meeting with 'a native family' who took him to the Merri Creek.1 p. reprint of address at general Meeting [of Port Phillip Pioneers Group?] 11 July 2014, by Jan Hanslowbatmans treaty, john daniels, john batman, merri creek

Group photograph of Briar Hill Senior Citizens club at Mountain Grand Warburton in 1969.Digital copy of black and white photograph.briar hill senior citizens club

A group photograph of Greensborough SEC workers in the 1940s or 1950s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, state electricity commission

Group photograph of Research Senior Citizens Club at Mountain Grand Warburton 24/02/1969.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Group photograph of the Simons family taken in 1949. From left - baby Robert, mother Alma, Nance, Len and Don.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1976, Grade 1W. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of colour group photograph.greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1980, Grade 5/6. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of colour group photograph.greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1981, Grade 6. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of colour group photograph.greensborough primary school

Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1954, Grade3. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school

A group of serving cutlery, including spoons and forks.Five pieces of EPNS serving cutlery.EPNScutlery, food servers

This is a submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission, which periodically reviews electoral representation in municipal areas. The last review of Banyule City Council was in 2007.7 p. typescript with colour mapbanyule city council, brag banyule residents action group

Group of well-dressed men pose with plane. Plane “Loila” (DeHavilland) operated by Holyman’s Airways Pty Ltd., based in Tasmania. “Loila” was operational in 1935, which helps to date the photographs. Holyman’s Airways became Australian National Airways in 1936 following a merger with Adelaide Airways. .An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations.Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.mining, tasmania, holymans airways

Tom Vickers and friends enjoy a group outing.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of colour photographvickers family, tom vickers

Beryl Vickers in group with Jessie Angus, second from rightTom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of colour photographvickers family, jessie angus, beryl vickers

Tom Vickers in family group.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of colour photographvickers family, tom vickers

A group of Labor supporters enjoy a get together at Poulter Avenue Reserve in Greensborough, 1975 or 1976. Photos are not named.Digital copy of black and white photographspoulter avenue greensborough, australian labor party

A group of Labor supporters enjoy a get together at Poulter Avenue Reserve in Greensborough, 1975 or 1976. Photos are not named.Digital copy of black and white photographspoulter avenue greensborough, australian labor party

A group of Labor supporters enjoy a get together at Poulter Avenue Reserve in Greensborough, 1975 or 1976. Photos are not named.Digital copy of black and white photographspoulter avenue greensborough, australian labor party

A group of Labor supporters enjoy a get together at Poulter Avenue Reserve in Greensborough, 1975 or 1976. Photos are not named.Digital copy of black and white photographspoulter avenue greensborough, australian labor party

Group photograph of GHS members at the official opening of the GHS Resource Centre 22/10/2011Colour photograph in black plastic framegreensborough historical society

Two birds, one scone is a La Trobe University student-led initiative which helps to feed the needy by collecting unused food from cafes and distributing to charity groups.News article 1 page, black text and colour image.la trobe university, two birds, one scone, food distribution

Presentation on the work of the War Graves Working Group of the RSL and private historians investigating the possibilitiy of ex-servicemen who died while resident at the Mont Park Military Mental Asylum, closed in the late 1920s, being buried in the grounds currently occupied by La Trobe University27 p. black & white and col. photographs, tables. Powerpoint presentation.cemeteries, world war 1, mont park hospital, latrobe university

A group of young men from Diamond Creek, including Hugh Norman Coventry, John Thomas Coventry and W.S. Laurie. Names supplied by Bruce McDowell.Digital copy of black and white photographSome names have been added to photo.hugh norman coventry, john thomas coventry

A photograph of Watsonia High School 1973 Form 5 Group 1Digital copy of a black and white class photowatsonia high school