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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, City of swimming pools, 08/03/1937
A report on the opening of the Greensborough swimming pool in the Plenty River 1937.This pool on the Plenty River still exists today.Article downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).greensborough, swimming pools, plenty river, heidelberg city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Dickson family story, 1952o
Ray and Bonnie Dickson moved to Greensborough in 1951, the area was mostly open space with few houses. Bonnie recalls and recounts her life in Greensborough in this interview with neighbour Rosalie Bray.There is some discussion of restrictions to house building in this post war period.3 typed pages of oral history and photograph of Bonnie Dickson. Copy 2: Item 695.bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
List, Friends of Greensborough cemetery, 1990c
List of names of people and families associated with Greensborough Cemetery.One page list of names and addresses.greensborough cemetery, friends of greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Opening and Dedication of the new Greensborough Methodist Church, 05/02/1966
The booklet was issued for the opening and dedication of the new Methodist Church in Greensborough on 5th February 1966.The booklet also outlines the history of Methodism in the Colony of Victoria and in Greensborough. It has a time line of significant events that led up to the opening. Also included are the Order of Service and lists of the Officers of the Church such as the then current Minister and Trustees and also a list of all Ministers of the Circuit to which Greensborough had been attached.A 16 page booklet issued for the opening of the Greensborough Methodist Church on 5th February 1966.Nilgreensborough, methodist church, 1966, ministers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Town named after a dashing military man, 1836o
A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. Some mentioned people are Henry Smythe, Major Anthony Beale, James Chapman, Edward Green and Mr A Grimshaw; all of whom were early pioneers of the Greensborough district.A photcopy of a newspaper clipping from the Diamond Valley Leader.Nilgreensborough, henry smythe, major anthony beale, james chapman, edward green, wragge family, usher family, black family, flintoff family, meagher family, robert whatmough, jessie angus. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, The 12-Mile Local Landmark Pulled Out By Vandals, 31/01/1984
A newspaper article relating the history, significance and later theft of a 12 Mile marker from the Grimshaw Street location were it had stood since the very early days of settlement of the district. The road marker had been a local landmark. A photocopy of an article fromt the Diamond Valley News.Nilgrimshaw street, melbourne gpo, 12 mile marker, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greenhills: by name and appearance, 04/07/1978
The article was written by Rosalind Resigh as part of a series on the origins and history of local communities.Gives the historical details of Greenhills and adjoining areas of Greensborough.A photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Greenhills.Nilgreenhillls, andrew yandall reserve, a k lines, cecil jessop, partington, sutherland homes, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Origins of the name "Greensborough", 1913_
From an article on Victorian pioneers and their services to the state. This section describes the life of Mr Edward Bernard Green after whom Greensborough was named.Gives the origins of the name Greensborough and an outline of the life of the man behind the name, E.B.Green.2 x A4 pages downloaded from Victorian Historical Magazine (1913) Vol 3, Issue 10, pages 79-80.Cover sheet: Greensborough. Origins of the name 'Greensborough". Source: Victorian Historical Magazine (1913) Vol 3, Issue 10, pages 79-80.edward bernard green, greensborough, origins of name -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, St Helena and Anthony Beale, 1952_
The article was published after a visit by the Victorian Historical Society to St Helena.Information about the Beale family and their connection to St Helena2 x A4 pages downloaded from Victorian Historical Magazine (1952) Vol 24, Issue 96, pages 140-141. Victorian Historical Magazine (1952) Vol 24, Issue 96, pages 140-141. This is the transcript of a paper read by Mr A T Latham. The title is St.Helena and the subject is Anthony Beale and his connection with Greensborough. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historians fight for historic tree by Anna Whitelaw, 27/09/2011
Greensborough Historical Society are calling for a 170 year old apple tree once owned by John Batman to be given heritage protection.The "Batman apple tree' in Greensborough is believed to be the last existing tree from those brought to Victoria from Tasmania by John Batman. The tree was planted on the present site by the Flintoff family in 1841.A4 printout of article from Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly. Colour photograph and textjohn batman, batman apple tree, flintoff family, greensborough historical society, noel withers, dennis ward -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ancestors of Eric Alexander Whatmough, 31/08/1917o
Lists 5 generations of ancestors from Eric Alexander WhatmoughA significant family history with links to Greensborough district in the 1800s, particularly in the 2nd to 5th generations.62 pages, b&w photographs. A4 printout of "Ancestors of Eric Alexander Whatmough" Clear plastic front cover and black card back cover.Some annotations of persons living in Greensboroughwhatmough family, eric alexander whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Heritage Information Pack August 2011, 2011_08
This is an updated draft of Banyule City Council's "Heritage Policy and Plan". Its purpose is "To give strategic direction for improved understanding, protection and promotion of Banyule's heritage"This document lists sites in the City of Banyule assessed for their heritage value.261 pages plus appendices. Photocopied A4 book on white paper with red pages interleaved. Blue spiral binding, clear front cover and brown card back cover.bnayule city council, banyule heritage review -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Australian Legend by Russel Ward, 1978_
An Australian history book that deals with the idea of nationalism and how it developed in Australia.Hard cover book.336 pages, colour and black and white illus. Cover has painting of swagmen at camp.australia history, nationalism, australian legend, russel ward -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australians: Our lives through time. Volume 1, 1988_
A history text published for Australia's bi-centenary in 1988. Looks at the social history of Australia.Shows the development of the Australian culture over 200 years.Soft cover. 256 pages, black and white illus., maps.Cover illustration of Charles Hill's "The Proclamation of South Australia"australia history, australia social conditions, libby tudball -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australians: Our lives through time. Volume 2, 1988_
An Australian history text that details a social history of Australia from 1938 to 1988. Published to celebrate the bi-centenary in 1988Shows the development of the Australian culture over 200 years. Soft cover, 255 pages. Black and white illus and maps. Cover has Percy Trompf's painting "Bondi Beach"australia history, australia social conditions, libby tudball -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Before the invasion: Aboriginal life to 1788, 1688-1788
A text outlining Aboriginal life before European settlement.Basic background to traditional Aboriginal life.Soft cover. 112 pages, illus., maps. aborigines, indigenous australians, pre european settlement -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Life in the Country: Australia in the Victorian Age by Michael Cannon, 1983_
A text dealing with life in country areas of Australia from 1851 to 1901.Significant to this area as Greensborough was a farming area at this time.Hard cover. 322 pages, illus. Dust jacket has illustration by S.T.Gill of "Herdsmen with horses and drove of cattle"australia history, australia social conditions, michael cannon, australia country life -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Life in the Cities: Australia in the Victorian Age by Michael Cannon, 1983_
An Australian history text describing social conditions in the major Australian cities of the 19th century.Outlines conditions in cities in the 19th century. Compares with "Life in the country".Hard cover. 320 pages, illus. Dust jacket has a detail from S.T. Gill's "General view of Sydney"australia social conditions, australia city life, michael cannon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Arriving: The Victorians. By Richard Broome, 1984_
This volume deals with the life of immigrants to Victoria over 150 years.Part 1 of a 3-part series to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of VictoriaHard cover. 258 pages, illus (some colour), end maps.victoria immigration, victoria history, victoria social conditions, richard broome -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Settling: The Victorians. By Tony Dingle, 1984_
Part 2 of a 3-part series deals with land use from Aboriginal land use to European settlement.Published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of European settlement in Victoria.Hard cover. 274 pages, illus., maps, end maps.victoria land use, victoria history, victoria social conditions, tony dingle -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Making their mark: The Victorians; by Susan Priestley, 1984_
This text deals with the economic development of Victoria in the 19th and early 20th century.Published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the European settlement of VictoriaHard cover. 382 pages, illus., maps.victoria land use, victoria economic conditions, victoria history, victoria social conditions, susan priestley, melbourne suburbs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence, Banyule City Council, Planning scheme amendments c64 and c77 - improving protection for Banyule's Heritage Places, 26/09/2011
Deals with those places in the City of Banyule that have been proposed to be covered in Heritage Overlay. Outline amendments to Banyule Planning Scheme in relation to Heritage places.The Heritage Overlay is the planning scheme control applied to an identified Heritage place or precinct to protect its cultural heritage values.A4. Letter and accompanying documents printed on white paper. Total 20 pages. Banyule City Council letterheadbanyule city council, heritage overlay -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, O, what a teacher by Jasmin Burge, 12/10/2011
Celebrates the 27 year teaching career of Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver.Written by Jasmin Burge, Greensborough Historical Society memberNewspaper article, text and coloured photo.Photo caption: Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver during his retirement celebration.les oliver, watsonia heights primary school, jasmin burge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Greensborough at Intervals by D Medhurst, 1835-1935
Traces the changes to the area around Greensborough from the earliest days of white settlement to 1935.A personal memoir of the early days of settlement in the Greensborough district by a member of one of the pioneering families.48 x A4 pages. Photocopy of handwritten manuscript. Bound in plastic cover.By D. Medhurst - added in pencil by Faye Fort: "Annie May's father, Faye's great grandfather"greensborough history, medhurst family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Our Royal Guests, 1952_
Published in 1952, before the death of King George this book tells the family story of the Windsors in anticipation of the first Royal Visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to Australia.Due to the King's death, the anticipated Royal Visit was postponed until 1954.Hard cover, Illus. (some colour).queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand in pictures, 1954_
Following the death of King George VI, the Queen's trip to Australia and New Zealand was postponed until 1954. This book is a photographic story of their travels around Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.A pictorial record of the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954Hard cover, Illus. (some colour). Cover illustration of Australian flag with white writing over.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Council buys new 'park', 09/06/1987
Diamond Valley Council honours a commitment to purchase land for public open space in the South East Riding of Diamond Valley in 1987. The land is in St Helena Road Greensborough adjacent to St Katherine's Anglican Church.This land abuts St Katherine's Church St Helena, originally built by Anthony Beale and named for his wife Katherine Rose. Newspaper article photocopied onto A4 page, 3 columns of text under black and white photograph of Cr Margaret Devlin at St Katherine's Church St Helena. 2 copies.Diamond Valley News Tuesday June 9, 1987 - page 7.anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, parks greensborough, beale reserve -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Cemeteries, The Cemetery at St Katherine's, 24/07/2010
Lists the burials at St Katherine's Church St Helena. Links to the Beale family, pioneers in this area and builders of the church.Deals with Greensborough pioneers buried in the cemetery. Internet site has details of the inscriptions on the headstones in the cemetery.5 x A4 pages. Page one has a colour photograph of St Katherine's Church and cemetery. Pages 3-5 list burials at this cemetery.http://www.ozgenonline.com/~mytwigs/StKatherines.html st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, cemeteries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, James Willis Mayger, 1795o
The emails are a discussion of the Mayger family of Greensborough. Details of some English records are included.The Mayger family were Greensborough pioneers and these documents trace the family to England.5 x A4 pages. Copies of emails outlining some members of the Mayger family.mayger family, maygar, family trees -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Census, Edward Mayger: 1851 England Census, 1830o
1851 England Census, citation for Edward Mayger born c1830Mayger family were pioneers of the Greensborough area2 x A4 pages. Printed from 1851 England Census via Ancestry.comayger family, edward mayger