Folder of notes collected by Councillor Laurie Svendsen during the period 1967-1970. Contains letters, minutes of meetings, newsletters, mainly in relation to street construction in the Greenhills area of Greensborough.Manilla folder containing typed and handwritten documents.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, laurie svendsen, greenhills progress associatiion

In 1977, Briar Hill Primary School [BH4341] celebrated its golden jubilee (50 years). This article appears in the Community Newsletter 04/05/1977. It tells the story of the early days of the school.Newsletter, 24p., illus. (some col.).briar hill primary school

Classic account of the progress of women's suffrage in Australia, with special reference to contemporary political dynamics in Victoria. Reproduction of the edition published by the International Woman Suffrage Alliance in 1908 by the Victoria Women's Trust, 200823 p. printed in black on buff paper, mauve coverwomens suffrage, women in victoria, vida goldstein

Brief account of the slow progress of Australian women towards equality with men to 1960s.2 p. from Ancestor, Winter and Spring 1991, p. 12-13women in australia, gender equality, ancestor (magazine)

Picture of un-named workmen and Mr. and Mrs. Wright (later toll-keepers) inspecting work at Devil's Elbow. G.O.R g.o.r, devil's-elbow: toll-keepers: mr.& mrs.-wright

Photograph showing 4 inspectors with vehicle checking work progress on the G.O.Rg.o.r.; inspectors; vehicle;

This journal provides the reader with glimpses of the adventures and hardships of a seaman's life. Many of the stories are of sailing ships.Contributes to our knowledge of the importance of shipping and places on record those stories of the sea which would otherwise be lost.Contents Foreword - Commodore Dacre H. D. Smyth, R.A.N. - 7 Editorial - Pondering on Polly - 9 Progress Of The "Polly Woodside" - J. F. Yuncken - 13 Nearly Another "Birkenhead" - E. J. Batten - 21 Pawn Of The Storm - N. S. Smith - 27 The "Golden Plover" - I. L. Barton - 35 The "Brier Holme" - Ross Osmond - 43 The "Joseph H. Scammell" - A. D. Long - 47 A Western Port Boatman - Arthur Woodley - 51 Apology To A Freighter - C. E. Bonwick - 52 When Ships Burned Coal -- The 'Black Gang' - E. Carpenter - 53 From The Galley -- Fried Chicken - R.G.E. - 57 Just a Bit Outside The Law - Captain C. Meyer - 59 More Of Pearling Off The ARU Islands - Capt. W. J. Cowling - 63 A Medal Well Earned - L. A. Marchant - 70 The Tale Of The "Komet" - Harrow Morgan - 72 A Passage From England To Australia in the "Gauntlet" - Sven Tvermoes - 79 A Tug Of The Past - H. R. Watson - 94 Commodore Beal To The Rescue - Capt. F. K. Klebingat - 98 The Peacock From The Sea - J. M. MacKenzie - 106 The Man From Timbuctoo - L. de Neumann - 110 H.M.A.S. "Tingira" - D. C. Ricketts - 112 Inverneill At Iquiqui 1912 - Major M. H. O. Forbes - 116 The "Bear" - S. A. E. Strom - 121 Book Reviews - - 125 Glossary - - 128 More After Thoughts - W. F. Cook - 129sailing ships, steamships, shipping, seafaring life, shiplovers' society of victoria, dog watch, polly woodside

Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Newspaper article concerning the building of new bridge Phillip Island - San Remo; foundations laid in channel; photograph of bridge in construction."Bridge makes progress"local history, newspapers, jean jamieson, phillip island new bridge from san remo

In 1865 Melbourne was visited by a fully rigged steam sloop flying The Confederate Ensign; at the time the American Civil War was in progress. Samuel Amess feted Captain Waddell and his crew although some people were against The Confederate cause. The Captain was most appreciative and presented Samuel Amess with the small cannon.Coloured photograph showing the Cannon from the Confederate Ship "Shanandoah" in the garden of the homestead on Churchill Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, cannon

Story of Ned Kelly and his associates, and the second progress report of the Royal Commission of Enquiry into the Kelly Outbreak, and songs and tales from the Kelly country.Hardback, 183 p. illus.ned kelly, bushrangers

Alan Reginald Ely (known as John) was born in Greensborough and married Maisie Love in 1936. Includes photos of Alan and Maisie. He was associated with the Greensborough Football Club. Includes photographs of him from GFC team photos and a selection of his membership tickets, 1948 and 1953. Also news clippings about Alan's work with Greensborough Progress Association. Information collated by Marilyn Smith in 2019.4 p., photos and information.greensborough football club, ely family, greensborough progress association, alan reginald ely

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 15.21. Eltham North. Parish of Nillumbik 3310. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Eltham 238. Prominent streets include: Progress Road, Glen Park Road and Zig Zag Road. Features include the Diamond Creek, Eltham Council Pound and Eltham North Reserve.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, nillumbik, eltham - maps

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 14.21. St Helena, Weidlich Road. Parish of Nillumbik 3310. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets St Helena Road, Weidlich Road, Karingal Drive and Progress Road. Features include the Blair Reserve.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, st helena - maps

Article with local Greensborough news about Grace Park Golf Club, Greensborough Football Club, Progress Association, Mother's Club, Greensborough Cricket Club and Scrivens Testimonial1 p. photocopy of article in Advertiser 13 April 1933greensborough, grace park golf club

Contains local news and details of community activities in Bundoora. Newsletter of the Bundoora Progress Association at a time when the area was developing into a suburb.2 copies of Newsletter: Dec 1976 (14 p.), June 1977 (4 p.)bundoora, bundoora progress association, insight, black family, fraser family

The Hume Street Improvement Committee was one of several 'progress associations' in the Greensborough area at the time the area was being urbanised. A typed page explains the concerns of residents when the street was being paved. Includes photographs and maps of area.These documents are concerned with the urbanisation of Greensborough in the mid 20th century while residents tried to maintain the rural feel of the area.Foolscap manilla folder containing various lists, maps and photographs.On cover "Hume Street Improvement Committee/ spare circulars/maps"greensborough, road making, brian roberts, hume street improvement committee, briar hill

This is an incomplete list of families who resided in some central Greensborough streets. Compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington) from her own memory assisted by various members of Greensborough Historical Society. This is a work in progress.Compiles a list of Greensborough residents according to the street in which they lived.Spiral bound notebook, bright green cover. handwritten pages. Incomplete. Handwritten pages throughout.greensborough streets, faye fort (nee partington)

This obituary for Watsonia man Harold Weidlich was written by Rosalie Bray.Harold Weidlich was a member of the Watsonia Progress Association and a founding member of the Watsonia Cricket Club. He was also a local butcher.Copy of newspaper article "Local Scene in Watsonia"harold weidlich, watsonia progress association, watsonia cricket club, rosalie bray

View of Partington's Flat Greensborough with cricket match in progress.Digital copy of colour photograph.partingtons flat, greensborough

Relates the history of the Greenhills area of Greensborough. It was compiled by Malcolm Blair, Agnes O'Donnell and Adrienne Thompson as an entry into a Develop Victoria Council contest in 1959.Records the significant developments in Greenhills' history. It also listed the office bearers of the Greenhill and North Greensborough Progress Association from its inception.A 40 page singled sided typed book held together by staples. 3 copies.greenhills, partington, gold discovery, north greensborough, anthony beale, st helena, develop victoria council

Twenty student of Sherbourne Primary School progressed to the state final of Tournament of Minds.News clipping, black text, colour image.sherbourne primary school, tournament of minds

This booklet provides a snapshot of Watsonia in the late 1950s and the improvements and advances in the area. 24 p. duplicated, stapled on white paper. With map of Watsonia insert.watsonia, watsonia and district progress association