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Early in the 1970s a number of people felt the need in the Greensborough community for an Arts Society, Prominent among them were were Ron Reynolds, Digby Watson, Murray Pulford, Roland and Maria Schultz. An article appeared in the Greenhills Community News seeking those interested in participating in such a society. A meeting was held in the home of Ron Reynolds on 15th July 1970 with approx. 20 people attending.Two tone light and dark brown cover with artists palette design on the front and sketch of Greensborough Primary School on rear coverOriginal owner written in pencil as June Hall arts society, ron reynolds, diamond valley art awards, digby watson, roland schultz, maria schultz, murray pulford, jan lowe, diamond valley arts society

A history of the discovery of Australia with emphasis on the settlement of Victoria or 'Australia Felix' from the Henty Brothers in Portland in 1834 to the proclamation of the Town Coucil of Melbourne in 1842Chronology of the development of white settlement in VictoriaHard cover, green binding., title in black text on front cover. 158 pages. A chronology of Victoria from 1834 to 1842. Includes newspaper articles relating to the book pasted in front end paper.Inscribed on fly-leaf by author "To A R Kenyon with kind regards R D Boys August 8,1935."victoria-history henty-brothers portland australia-felix melbourne-history

A history of St Mary's Parish Greensborough compiled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Parish 1955-2005.History of this Parish and those who have contributed to its development.74 pages, colour illustrations, maps. Soft cover with photograph of interior of church.Inside cover in pencil 'Bonnie Dickson', a contributor to the publication.st marys catholic church, greensborough, churches

Series of readers widely used in Victorian government schools72 p., stapled, text and black & white and col. illustrationsschool readers, school textbook, childrens books

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the commencement of groundwork for the pool, with construction vehicles on the land in front of the library.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

Australian Aboriginal social structure and culture, and their relations with Europeans.117 p., paperback.aborigines victoria, social structure

The story of Johnny Chester and his career as a rock and roll star from the 1950s.Although the connection with Greensborough is not mentioned in this article, Johnny Chester and his family lived in Greenhills.3 pages, text and col. illus.johnny chester, rock and roll music

Tells the story of five survivors of World War I who suffered from shell shock.174 p., illus. Hard cover.world war i, shell shock

This page deals with some of the history of the Greensborough Uniting Church as told by Sylvia Davey (nee Sutton). The photograph is of Sylvia and her new husband leaving the Greensborough Methodist Church after their marriage in 1934. The small newspaper clipping celebrates Sylvia's 90th birthday (circa 1994) and was written by Rosalie Bray.Contains anecdotes about the early days of the Uniting (Methodist) Church in Greensborough.One page article, including photograph, copied from book. Includes newspaper clipping about Sylvia Davey, the bride in the photograph.On newspaper clipping "by Rosalie Bray"greensborough methodist church, greensborough uniting church, sylvia davey, sylvia sutton, rosalie bray

Greensborough twins from St Mary's Junior Football Club tied to win the Yarra Junior Football League Youth Girls best and fairest.News clipping, black text, colour image.yarra junior football league, st mary's junior football club, mcfawn family

Gwen Cocks has written a book about her early married life titled "An Illusive Fortune".News clipping, black text, colour image.gwen cocks, an illusive fortune, lower plenty

Photograph of Margaret Hassett at her Communion. St Mary's Church Greensborough 1957.Digital copy of black and white photograph.margaret hassett, marg scott (nee hassett), st marys catholic church greensborough

Smith & Nephew gave these booklets to users of their products. They were manufacturers of bandages and surgical dressings.27 page booklet, red cover, black text and colour illustrationsRubber stamp: "A. R. Cameron Pty Ltd, 154 Moray Street South Melbourne"first aid

Information brochure from Colin Brooks MP detailing improved educational funding for Greensborough Primary School, Bundoora Primary School, Kingsbury Primary School, Greensborough College and Greensborough TAFE, with a number of public transport and road improvementsDouble sided coloured brochureprimary schools greensborough, public transport, colin brooks

Helen Robinson was sponsored by Watson Holden in the Queen quest run by the Montmorency Parks Committee (1967)Digital copy of newspaper clipping.montmorency parks committee, watson holden, helen robinson

A Watsonia State School student won a gold medal at the Victorian State School Amateur Athletics 1967.Digital copy of newspaper clipping.watsonia state school, ian campbell, athletics

Displayed at History HouseBlack and white photograph, showing postman, Bill Smith delivering mail to the shop of Barsby, Seedsman and Florist.Front: Portland's 1st Postman, Bill Smith. Back: Portland's 1st Postman Miss L. Carthew, Portland, Vic. 70 years ago.

Published between August 2002 and December 2005, Watsonia's Whisper advertised traders in the Watsonia Shopping Centre and reported community news and events. Written and edited by Rosalie Bray. Title varies between editions: Watsonia's Whisper or Watsonia WhisperA snapshot of the Watsonia area between 2002 and 2005.8 paged journal, printed in colour. Copied from the original owned by Rosalie Bray (editor). Articles and advertisements related to Watsonia and the Watsonia shopping centre. Housed in clear plastic 20-page binder.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray

Records stories relating to the early Wesleyan church in Melbourne. Mentions pioneers such as John Batman and David Thomas Medhurst. Written by Ivy Medhurst (1896-1972)Records events of 24th April 1836 and other stories relating to the early Wesleyan church in Melbourne.Photocopy of a 4 page A4 manuscript with details of the 1st Wesleyan Church service held in Melbourne.Copy of handwritten manuscript.wesleyan church, john batman, david thomas medhurst, david medhurst, batmans hill, april 24th 1836

Soft covered booklet prepared by the Army Medical Services for the use of all ranksWO Code No 9640 AM Pamphlet No 342. 7610-010-5644first aid

Soft covered bookletW.O. Code No. 10220. (Supersedes W.O. Code No. 604)first aid, nursing, royal army medical corp

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Source: Mr. R.B. Ness, Kangaroo GroundThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, christmas hills, automobile

Source: Mr. G. LeBrocq, Luck St., ElthamThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, railway station