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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 with Diamond Valley Arts Society Sign, 1998c
Photograph of Greensborough Primary School, Grimshaw Street with Diamond Valley Arts Society sign. The Arts Society used rooms in the original building at the school until rising student numbers meant that the old classrooms were needed again.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough primary school, diamond valley arts society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan and Wyn Partington, 1949c
Alan and Wyn Partington (nee Leed) with son Gary at the Whatmough Park home "Alwyn", built circa 1945.Alan is a descendant of Charles Partington whose came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, wyn partington, wyn leed, alwyn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Four generations of the Medhurst/Partington family, 1934_
Photograph of four generations of the Medhurst - Partington family (l-r) Alan Partington, Elinor Partington (infant), seated David Medhurst and Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst).Continuing generations of Greensborough pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, elinor partington, david medhurst, annie may partington, annie may medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington 1933, 1933_
Alan Partington in 1933. In this year he married Wyn Leed in Warragul where they lived for some years before returning to Melbourne and settling on the family property in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photographalan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, View from Alan Partington's "Alwyn" Farm Shed looking towards Hailes Street, 1950c
View of Alan Partington's property at "Alwyn" (which became Whatmough Park circa 1976) Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.alan partington, whatmough park, alwyn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Annie May Medhurst [as infant], 1885_
The second of 8 children of David and Martha Medhurst, Annie May Medhurst was born 1884.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May Partington with cows, 1910c
Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst) with cows from the dairy at Willis Vale. Annie and Will ran about 30 cows and this photo is taken just up the rise from the cow sheds.Digital copy of black and white photographannie may partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Henry Mitchell, 1915c
Photograph of Henry Mitchell (born circa 1851). The Mitchell family lived in Hailes Street, where Henry's father John was murdered in 1862. Henry was the superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School for over 30 years. His life story can be read cf: Advertiser (Hurstbridge), Friday 8 September 1933, page 4.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.henry mitchell, methodist church greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Ann Ruston - bereavement card 1868, 21/08/1868
Ann Ruston died 1868, aged 75 years. She was the mother of Peter Ruston who came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to early Greensborough families.Digital image of bereavement card.rustin ruston family, ann ruston, peter ruston, bereavement cards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Ellen Partington - bereavement card 1903, 13/10/1903
Born 1827 in Rochdale England, Ellen was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of bereavement card.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, bereavement cards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Peter Ruston 1907 - bereavement card, 03/12/1907
Peter Ruston came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He was one of the first bakers in the area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.peter ruston, peter rustin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Robert Partington, 1857 - bereavement card, 01/02/1857
Robert Partington died shortly after the family arrived in Australia in 1857. Parents Charles Partington and Ellen (nee Whatmough) settled in Greensborough. Robert is buried with his Whatmough cousins in the Pioneer Children's Cemetery, Greensborough. A photo was taken of Robert on 31/1/1857, the day before he died. [Robert PARTINGTON b. Sep 1855, Lancashire, England d. 01 Feb 1857, Greensborough].Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.robert partington, pioneer childrens cemetery, charles partington, ellen whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jack Partington and stepson Alan, 1950c
Photograph of Jack Partington and stepson Alan.When Jack returned from the second world war, he married Vivien Clarkson who already had two children, Joan and Alan.Digital copy of black and white photographjack partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Jessie Partington, 1930c
Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie partington, jessie scholes, jessie angus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie and Stan Angus, wedding 1967, 1967_
Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm. Jessie married Gordon Scholes in 1935, and they lived in Carnon Street Greenhills. After Gordon’s death in 1965, she married Stan Angus (1967) in the Methodist Church Greensborough. Minister is Rev Lee.Digital copy of colour photograph.jessie partington, jessie angus, stan angus, methodist church greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie and her mother Annie May Partington, 1930c
Jessie Partington and her mother Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst).Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie partington, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bread Tin, Baker's bread tin, 1953_
Bread tin from Wright's Bakery; Main Street Greensborough. This bakery has now closed. Advertisement: Baker: must be a board hand. Apply Wright's Bakery. 96 Cape Street. Heidelberg. [The Age 14/10/1953, page 25]Metal baker's bread tin (double). Rusted.bread tins, wrights bakery greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Spoon, 1899c
Metal spoon with timber handle, found along Plenty River near Yallambie circa 2005. [View advertisement in The Weekly Times Saturday 12 August 1899, page 32]Spoon with pointed bowl, timber handle and bone on shaft. Some rust.spoons, plenty river, yallambie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Buckle, 1880c
Metal buckle, possibly for horse gear. Found along Plenty River near Yallambie.Metal buckle, some rust.buckles, horse buckles, plenty river, yallambie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Buckle, Oblong buckle, 1900c
Large metal buckle found in Greensborough.Metal buckle, oblong shape. Some rust.buckles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Game, Activitoys Ltd, Barrel Bingo, 1968-1972
A game of bingo, including all needed to play Bingo at home. Game is complete with game cards, plastic numbered balls and barrel.Game in original cardboard box. Includes plastic barrel, small red and white numbered balls and cardboard bingo cards.bingo, games -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Australia, Pioneer Pathways: sixty years of citizenship, 1887-1947
A history of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Australia (WCTU) edited by Isabel McCorkindale.Hard cover book with blue binding and title printed in black. 149 p., black and white photographs.womans christian temperance union of australia, wctu, isabel mccorkindale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Banyule Observer 2000-2001, 20/01-2001
The Banyule Observer was raised September 2000. Banyule Councillors Colin Brooks and Dale Peters became aware that the ‘local’ news in the Diamond Valley News was being neglected. Together these two councillors asked Rosie Bray to write the local news – which she did until Colin Brooks withdrew. Dale Peters published one more issue – on April 28 2001, before he closed the paper down. Rosie was paid $20 a month to cover costs. A collection of local news from the Diamond Valley area of Banyule.Spiral bound folder containing photocopies of editions of 'Banyule Observer'colin brooks, dale peters, banyule observer, rosie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley, The Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1992, 1992_
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 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley54 pages, illus (some colour), maps. Front cover photograph:Kalparrin Gardens Greensboroughshire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Alan Sartori, Humour / Alan Sartori, 1996_
A compilation of humorous cartoons by local artist Alan Sartori. Last pages in book contain a list of Alan's artistic achievements.Paperback book. Pages not numbered. Contains cartoons.Handwritten inside front cover "Happy 60th birthday Faye, Irma and Alan Sartori.alan sartori, irma sartori, cartoons -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Alan Sartori, Harry Downie Down under: the poems and thoughts of Harry Downie, 1994_
A collection of poetry by Harry Downie, a Panton Hills resident. Illustrations by Alan Sartori.paper back, 28 pages, illustrated with photographs and cartoons.harry downie, alan sartori, poetry, panton hills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Cordner family, 30/10/1947
Photographs of members of the Cordner family of Greensborough. Wedding photos of Donald and Moyle Cordner, Denis and Pat Cordner and photo of child Edward Baillieu Cordner aged 10 months. [Note: on 4/2/1947 Stubbs-Cordner. - Moyle Dewhurst, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stubbs, View Street, Bendigo, to Donald Pruen, second son of Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Cordner, Ashmead, Greensborough. Wedding details published in The Age on 30/10/1947] The Cordner family lived at "Ashmead" in Greensborough and members of the family were the local doctors.3 original black and white photographs.Captions written on back of each photograph.cordner family, donald cordner, denis cordner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Sue Ballantyne, Rosie Bray at NMIT archives opening, 2012_
Rosalie Bray was a guest at the opening of the NMIT Archives in 2012. In this photograph she stands in front of a display honouring her father; Tom Thrupp; who was a foundation member of staff at Preston. The display is based around the book written by Rosie 'Tom Thrupp's War' which recalls his service in World War 2 through his letters home.Colour photograph.rosalie bray, tom thrupp, nmit archives -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie at Willis Vale, 1930c
Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. She had a beautiful voice, singing in church and choirs. This photograph shows the house 'Willis Vale'Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie may partington, willis vale, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jessie Partington [as child], 1919c
Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm; when older she and her sisters had to deliver milk around the area from the farm dairy. Jessie attended Greensborough Primary School and from age 4 had piano and singing lessons. She had a beautiful voice, singing in church and choirs. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.jessie may partington, partington family