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Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Website, Aaron and Joshua Grimshaw, 1801o
The author is a family researcher, collecting information from around the world relating to the Grimshaw family. Josiah, b1809, was an early identity in Greensborough, charged with the murder of John Mitchell.6 pages (of 16). Colour and black print.grimshaw family, aaron grimshaw, josiah grimshaw, maygar, mitchell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Willis Vale 1906, taken from the hill, 1906_
'Willis Vale' home of the Partington family is shown in this photograph as well as the area now known as Partington's Flat. The area was owned and farmed by the Partington family from the 1870s. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - lit by two teenage boys - made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Photograph shows an early view of Greensborough in 1906.Professional photograph in sepia mounted on dark green card. Shows Greensborough township in background with Willis Vale homestead in centre. On back: A.M.Partington Greensborough 1906.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, W. & A.K. Johnston, School atlas of physical geography: the elementary facts of geology; hydrography; meteorology and natural history by Alex Keith Johnston, 1871_
This atlas of physical geography has 20 plates illustrating maps and various rock formations.This volume illustrates a 19th century view of physical geography.51 pages, 20 plates, maps. Red hard cover with title in gold lettering.Inscribed on fly leaf with original owner's name (1890)physical geography, school books, atlases -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, J. W. Payne, The Plenty: a centenary history of the Whittlesea shire, 1975_
This book was issued for the Centenary of the Whittlesea Shire and written by J.W.Payne.This records the history of the white settlement of Whittlesea Shire. In particular it has detail of the Plenty Valley corridor.234 pages, illus., hard cover, pale green dust cover. 2 CopiesCopy one has library stamps and some pencil markings.whittlesea shire, plenty river, janefield, bundoora, flour mills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, George W. Bell, Eltham Warrandyte and environs: a visitor's guide map: centenary souvenir. 2nd ed, 1994c
Tourist guide to historic and other features in the Eltham Warrandyte area and environs, A2, black & white, folded 3 times to A5, printed on one sidewarrandyte, eltham, st helena, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, T. C. F. Prittie et al, Escape to freedom, 1954_
Account of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during World war 2576 p. illus. pbkworld war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Uniting Church Historical Society, John Batman, 1801-1839, 1801-1839
Article on John Batman from Proceedings of the Uniting Church Historical Society (Victoria and Tasmania) Vol. 22, No. 2, September 2015, pp. 38-39 3 photocopied pagesjohn batman -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Page Printing and Distributing Company, We dooks the dook, 1935c
Melbourne University Students' souvenir: an unofficial, un authentic and totally unreliable account of the visit of H. R. H. the Duke of Gloucester to Australia, and his official opening of the Victorian Centenary celebrations. [Satirical publication]An example of 1930s student humour, with many contemporary advertisements64 p., col. coverduke of gloucester, victoria centenary 1935, melbourne university students -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, W. D. Vaughan, Kew's civic century, 1960_
A history of Kew compiled to celebrate the century since proclamation as a municipality in 1860.208 p., illus.kew -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unidentified female, 1880c
Studio portrait of unidentified female, taken circa 1880. From the Partington collection.Sepia studio portrait of unidentified woman."Stevenson Todmorden" (ie: West Yorkshire, England)partington family, studio portraits -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, School at the crossing place: Lower Plenty Primary School 1874-1974 LP1295, 1874-1974
The Centenary history of Lower Plenty Primary School from 1874-1974. Digital (scanned) copy of the Centenary book.lower plenty primary school -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, W.F. Rae, Wilkes, Sheridan, Fox: The Opposition Under George the Third, 1874
Red leather-bound spine and cover corners, marbled design paper on covers, red, blue, green and fawn. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - In Southern Seas Wanderings Of A Naturalist, In Southern Seas Wanderings Of A Naturalist, 1924
Dark green cloth-covered cardboard covers and spine. Black text on cover. Gold text on spine. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, E. W. (Ned) HARVEY & NOEL F. LEARMONTH, Portland 1800 - 1920 a synopsis, Dec-66
A history of Portland, VictoriaBook, a detailed synopsis of Portland from 1800 to 1920. Cream, light card covers, green print, photo of Portland, old and modern on front covernon-fictionA history of Portland, Victoriaportland, local history, 1800 to 1920 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Booklet - Centenary of Scots Church Portland 1942, W. Huey Steele, M.A, n.d
Booklet, paperback, 57 pages, written for the centenary of Scots Church Portland, 1st March 1942. Buff coloured covers, black print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Portland, Hamilton, Casterton, Coleraine, Willaura, Victoria, n.d
Forty page booklet promoting Portland, Hamilton, Casterton, Coleraine, Willaura. Lots of business ads. Stories on places to see; photos of same, town scenes etc. Cream cover, white pages, black print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing - Drawing - artist's impression, Robert W. Hill, (untitled - Portland Harbour), n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: Robert W.Hill (signature) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Friends of the Cerberus Inc
Epaulette, Late 19th century
Epaulette with gold braid and anchor insignia. Underside - "W.CHORLEY/OUTFITTER/SYDNEY,/N.S.W.navy, epaulette -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Capt W Stanley Lewis MSc, FRGS, Military Map Reading for the New Army, Feb 1941
Soft covered booklet covering various details of military maps and how to read them. Price Two shillings and six pencemanual, map reading -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, George Allen & Unwin, The Observers Handbook on Maps Charts and Projections, Sep 1941
Not significant to collection. Available for transfer to more appropriate collection.Booklet written for observers and pilots of the RAF and RAFVR to help them in preparing for their examinations.maps, charts, raf, observers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, G W Green & Sons Pty Ltd, Carriers, Machine Gun L.P. Nos 2 & 2A, 1941
Hard covered book covering the description, operation and maintenance of the Carrier Machine Gun LP2 & 2Acarrier machine gun -
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 ?
Semi-hard covered bookcamouflage -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque - Kent & County of London Yeomanry
Wooden shield shaped plaque with badge of Kent & County of London Yeomanry affixedplaque, kent & county of london yeomanry, kent & county of london yeomanry -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, W A Hamer Pty Ltd, Mechanical Vehicle Training Pam 3 Training of Drivers M.T. 1942, 1942
Hard covered book, lace bound. Covers the training of MT drivers including syllabi, principles and practice of instruction, reports, examinations and tests.Not to be publishedtraining vehicle drivers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, W A Hamer Pty Ltd, Mechanical Vehicle Training Pam 1 Drivers Routine Maintenance 1942
Soft covered bookletNot to be publisheddriver training -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque, The Royal Scots
Plaque, wood shield shaped backing on which mounted wood carved badge of The Royal Scots on tartan underlayOn back: Presented by Capt L Taylorplaque, royal scots -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Print, G W Lambert ARA, The Charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba
lambert, 4th light horse, beersheba, print -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Magazine Publication, W J Morgans, Parade, March 1977
A soft covered publication covering a variety of subjects, including "The Juggernauts" - the story of the development of the tank, "First Victory" - Cambrai proving ground of tank warfare, "Makeshift Army" - the story of Churchill's chocolate soldiers and the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and an article about General Lettow-Vorbeck in Africa.magazine publication, parade, -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Document, Instructions for indirect fire from M3 Medium Tank- 75mm HE, 1940's
A copy of a seven page document about using the 75 mm gun of the M3 Medium Tank for indirect fire. It covers setting up, operation, formulae and subtention tables and definition, duties within the OPtank gunnery, m3 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, C E W Bean, The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1 The Story of ANZAC The First Phase, 1937
From the outbreak of War to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli Campaign May 4, 1915Hard covered book of 662 pagesSeventh Edition 1937