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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, A make believe wedding, 1932c
In this photograph, members of the Partington family dress up for a 'make-believe wedding'. Shown are Eva Partington, Wyn Partington (nee Leed), Grace Partington and Jessie Partington.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, wyn partington, wyn leed, grace isobel partington, eva partington, jessie partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Faye Fort and auntie Lil Colston, 06/02/2011
Faye Fort (nee Partington) and her aunt Lilian Colston.Digital copy of colour photograph.faye fort, lilian colston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Fred Kroschel [in uniform], 1916c
Frederick Kroschel of Natimuk died of wounds in France 27 September 1917.Connection to the Fort family. Photograph and memorabilia with Faye Fort.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.freserick kroschel, natimuk, world war i -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, View of Greensborough from Partington's Flat, 1930c
View of Greensborough township from Partington's Flat.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partingtons flat, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Gary Partington at Caroline's wedding, 1991_
Gary Partington giving a speech at his niece Caroline’s wedding 1991 at Ivanhoe Town Hall.Digital copy of colour photograph.gary partington, caroline fort, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough Methodist Sunday School picnic, 1936_
Members of the Greensborough Methodist Church enjoy the Sunday School picnic.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough methodist church, sunday school picnic, picnics -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grace Partington, 1930c
Grace Partington worked on the farm at Willis Vale and delivered milk from her father’s dairy. She married Les Pollard in 1935, aged 30. They had 3 children and lived in Drouin.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.grace isobel partington, grace pollard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough State School Gr2062 1918, 1918_
Photograph of Greensborough State School in 1918. Shows school building and students gathered outside. There is page naming those in the photo.An early photograph of Greensborough Primary.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Henry Mitchell, 1882c
Studio portrait of Henry Mitchell of Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.henry mitchell, mitchell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Herb Medhurst in cricket team, 1910c
Born in 1883, Herb was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. He moved to Brunswick after his marriage in 1917 where he worked as a carter. He had many jobs and moved around Victoria finally settling in Brunswick. In this photograph, neither the team nor players are identified.Digital copy of black and white photograph.herb medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Herb Medhurst in group, 1905c
Born in 1883, Herb Medhurst was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. He moved to Brunswick after his marriage in 1917 where he worked as a carter. He had many jobs and moved around Victoria finally settling in Brunswick. In this photograph neither the group nor individuals are identified.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.herb medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Horse and buggy, 1880c
Photograph of unidentified horse and covered buggy. [Found when cleaning up an old house belonging to a deceased friend/relative of the Partington's]Digital copy of black and white photograph. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leah Partington in Heywood, 1856c
Portrait of Leah Partington (born 1826), sister of Charles Partington who left for Australia the next year in 1857. Leah had a daughter, Maria, born in 1851. Leah was 25 and unmarried. (notes by Faye Fort). Photo taken in Heywood England.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Caroline Partington [as infant], 1970c
Photograph of small child identified as 'Caroline'. Taken in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Gary and Sheree, 1966c
Photograph of Partington children, Sheree and Gary.Digital copy of colour photograph.sheree partington, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Wyn and Faye, Oaks Day, 1972c
Photograph of Faye Fort (nee Partington) and her mother Wyn Partington (nee Leed) ready for the Oaks Day races. Taken at Delphin Crescent.Digital copy of colour photograph.faye fort (nee partington), wyn partington, wyn leed -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Partington descendants, 1969c
Three children identified as Mel, Dale and Carrie Partington. (Children of Faye)Digital copy of colour photograph.partington family, fort family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Duane Rowe on Partington Tractor, 1954c
Photograph of a Partington descendant (Duane Rowe) riding a tractor.Digital copy of colour photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Trevor, Elinor, Faye and Gary Partington, 1948c
A family portrait of Alan and Wyn Partington's children, Trevor, Elinor, Faye and Gary.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, alan partington, wyn partington, elinor partington, trevor partington, faye fort (nee partington), gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, A Partington Christmas, 1990c
Members of the extended Partington family celebrate Christmas.Digital copy of colour photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1883c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1888c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1900c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington with Doris and Ivy, 1897c
Prudence Partington with nieces Ivy (born 1893) and Doris (born 1895), daughters of Charles Partington junior and Emma Britnell.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, ivy partington, doris partington, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Robert Partington [infant], 31/01/1857
Robert Partington came to Australia with his parents Charles Partington and Ellen Whatmough. Born 1856 he died soon after arrival in 1857 (Aged 14 months. Perhaps he caught a chill after getting off the boat from England the day before). Buried in pioneer children’s cemetery Greensborough.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.robert partington, charles partington, ellen whatmough, pioneer childrens cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Roberts children, 1900c
Studio portrait of two children identified only as the Roberts children.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.roberts family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Ruston bullock team Panton Hill 1860, 1860_
Peter Ruston was born in 1824 in Yorkshire. He migrated to Australia in 1850 where he found work as a bullock driver. By 1858 he had saved enough to buy his own bullock team and carted flour from the mill on the Plenty near Janefield to Greensborough and St Andrews. He later carted quartz from the mine at Queenstown (St Andrews) to the crushing plant at Panton Hill.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter rustin, peter ruston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Ruston family, 1865c
Peter Ruston and Martha Roberts had seven children, there are five in this photograph. Anne (1857-83), Martha (1860-1883) between Peter's knees, Sarah (1863-1945), Rachel (1865-1883), Sarah (1865-1957), Mary (1868-1869), Peter (1873-1924) and William (1874-1973).A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter rustin, peter ruston, martha roberts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, George Westcott, 1870c
George (Sarge) Westcott (born 1859) was the son of Charity Pink Medhurst and second husband George Charles Westcott. After Charity's death father George raised his son George and her son David Medhurst (born 1855). Sarge Westcott was awarded a police valour medal after saving a colleague in the line of duty.Connection to the Medhurst family of Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Caption on back of photograph:"Sarge Westcott. Superintendent of police with Valour Badge for bravery."george westcott, david medhurst, charity jane pink -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Sarah Jane Price, 1920c
Sarah Price was the mother of Mary Partington. After Mary's death in 1900, Sarah came to Willis Vale to help with Mary and Will's small daughter Eva. Sarah stayed at Willis Vale until her death on 29/9/1927. Will married Annie Medhurst, who had four children. Sarah helped with the children while Annie helped Will on the farm.A pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.sarah price, willis vale, william partington, eva partington