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National Wool Museum
Photograph
W L Wright. General Manager, Valley Worsted, Geelong, addressing delegates at the 1955 International Wool Textile Research Conference. One of thirteen photographs related to the 1955 International Wool Textile Research Conference in Australia.W L Wright. General Manager, Valley Worsted, Geelong. addressing delegates at the 1955 International Wool Textile Research Conferencewool - research, gordon institute of technology valley worsted mill, lang, dr w. roy wright, mr w l - valley worsted mill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Telling Tales From The Borough, 27/02/2008
Covers the launch of a book called "The Stories Inside" written by Kay Arthur at the Greensborough Hotel.Records local anecdotes as experienced by the author who grew up in Greensborough in the 1960s.A 2 page newspaper article on a book entiled "The Stories Inside". It features coloured photographs of the author and book.kay arthur, greensborough hotel, authors, books, watsonia railway station, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Preschool washout, 25/01/2012
Half page article on damage from floods on Christmas Day 2011. Noting in particular damage to Briar Hill Preschool.A further reference to the Christmas Day 2011 floods.Half page newspaper article featuring 2 coloured photographs. D V Leader 25/1/12 in biro.christmas day 2011, floods, briar hill preschool, tom melican -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, DVFL Football Record 28th August 1982, 28/08/1982
DVFL preliminary final round August 28 1982. In Division One, Lalor vs Greensborough. The booklet list players for each team and information about each of the clubs in the competition.Football records are generally disposed of after the match but this one has survived for 30 years.24 page booklet printed in black and white with blue DVFL logo on front cover.greensborough football club, dvfl, diamond valley football league, finals series -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A tale of two cultures, 18/01/2012
Patsy Coverdale discusses her book 'North Queensland in black and white'. Ms Coverdale is a member of GHS.Newspaper article text and colour photograph.Date in pen: DV Leader 18.1.2012patsy coverdale, authors, bama -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Drainage calls come flooding in, and, Library heeds call of the e-book, 20/01/2012
Article 1 "Drainage calls come flooding in" deals with the drainage problems throughout Banyule in the aftermath of the Christmas Day 2011 floods. Article 2 "Library heeds the call of the e-book" discusses some of the digital technology available at Yarra Plenty Regional Library.Newspaper clipping. 2 articles, one with colout image.DV Leader 20/1/2012christmas day 2011, floods, drains, tom melican, yarra plenty regional library, ebooks, digital technology., banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clippings, Diamond Valley News, Loyola at risk 1994, 22/02/1994
These articles deal with the proposal, in 1994, to sell off the former Loyola Seminary building on Grimshaw Street Watsonia. There are articles on the history of the Jesuit order and seminary as well as an expression of interest from Loyola college (all written by Duska Sulicich) and a letter to the editor and petition by local resident J Schluter.Loyola is a landmark building on Grimshaw Street but it has, at times, been under threat of redevelopment.Photocopies of 4 news articles, with text and black and white images.loyola college, watsonia, jesuits, seminary, loyola, duska sulicich, schluter. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, O, what a teacher by Jasmin Burge, 12/10/2011
Celebrates the 27 year teaching career of Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver.Written by Jasmin Burge, Greensborough Historical Society memberNewspaper article, text and coloured photo.Photo caption: Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver during his retirement celebration.les oliver, watsonia heights primary school, jasmin burge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, All roads lead to map of stories, 27/04/2011
Family history of Josiah Holloway, origins of street names in the subdivision of Eltham History of Eltham and origins of street names connected with pioneers of the area.Newsprint, gray scale. Photograph of Keylock's Bridge on Diamond Creek at ElthamDV Leader April27 2011, p23josiah holloway, jack shallard, susanna maria bible, bradbury, henry brougham, handfield, fay harcourt, violet bank, kangaroo ground, bells hillroad, shalbury avenue, beard street, brougham street, main road, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greensborough Heritage Weekend, 27/10/2010
Advertises the first Heritage Weekend organised by Greensborough Historical SocietyGreensborough Historical Society was incorporated in 2010 and this advertises the first major function.Coloured newspaper cutting, green and yellow. Advertising Heritage Weekend on 13-14 November 2010Handwritten on top - DV Leader Oct 27 2010 p16.greensborough historical society, diamond valley learning centre, heritage weekend -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, DVLC Semester 1 2010 Program, 2010_
Records the courses offered in early 2010.Record of training available at Diamond Valley Learning Centre in 2010. Includes advertisement for initial public meeting for the formation of the Greensborough Historical Society, Friday 19th March 2010A4, green, black and white brochure, 3 pages, doubled side printingBlue biro marks on last pagediamond valley learning centre, greensborough historical society, dvlc, lobbs kiosk, adult training, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Where are you going?, 2011_
Courses available in early 2011Training available at Diamond Valley Learning Centre in early 2011.A4, apple green, black & white, 8 page pamphletdiamond valley learning centre, dvlc greensborough, lobbs kiosk, adult training 2011 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historic move to make Greensborough's past last, 19/03/2010
This article advertises the public meeting in March 2010 to gauge interest in forming the Greensborough Historical Society. Copy 2: Item 375.First media coverage for Greensborough Historical SocietyBlack text on newsprint, colour photograph of Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort and Noel Withers outside the DVLCgreensborough historical society, diamond valley learning centre, faye fort, steve whatmough, noel withers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Vickers Family story / by Marilyn Smith, 1941o
Tom Vickers was the well respected chemist/pharmacist in Main Street Greensborough. His story is the result of an interview with his widow Beryl. Written by Marilyn Smith.Oral History written for GHS and first published in "As I Recall" 2013.3 pages text.tom vickers, beryl vickers, marilyn smith, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, From Italy to Greensborough in the 1950s - the Sculli family / by Rosie Bray, 1950o
The Sculli family came to Melbourne in the 1950s and in 1960 opened a fruit shop in Main Street Greensborough. In 2014, they are operating a fruit shop in Greensborough Plaza. This oral history was collected and written for GHS and first published in "As I Recall" 2013.2 pages text and images.sculli family, rosie bray, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Greensborough local swimming hole / by Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1936-1957
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) relates another story of growing up in Greensborough.A personal story of life in Greensborough.2 pages text.nancy fowkes, nancy oneill, oneill family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Greensborough bush fire / by Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1965_
Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) relates another story of growing up in Greensborough.A personal story of life in Greensborough.2 pages text.nancy fowkes, nancy oneill, oneill family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Senior burgled, 23/09/2015
A home burglary in Greensborough occurred while the homeowner was mowing the lawn. News clipping, black and red text.greensborough, burglary, rosie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The First Decade, 1981_
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 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, HORTON, Thomas et al, Andersons of Western Port: the discovery and exploration of Western Port, Victoria, and the life of the first settler in Eastern Victoria, Samuel Anderson, and his two brothers, Hugh and Thomas. From 1797 to 1903, 1983
Signed by Thomas Horton.anderson family, crime, settlement, explorers, port victoria, western port, wonthaggi, pioneers, victoria, biography, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, MORRIS, Kenneth, George Bass in Western Port, incorporating, George Bass & the convicts, 1997
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BASS VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY [written and published by the] ; [sketches by E. Skidmore and E. Pike], Guide to the history & beauty of the Bass District : a brief outline of the early history of the Shire of Bass, Victoria
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.bass, victoria, history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Icon Now Forgotten, 10/11/2004
The article was written because of the non observance of the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Walter Withers.Walter Withers was a prominent artist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived in Eaglemont and painted in the Eltham district for many years and was a member of the "Heidelberg School". He is buried in St Helena cemetery.A 2 page article which has 2 black and white and 2 colour photographs.Some writing in red biro around the margins and an asterix in pencil.walter withers, heidelberg school, artists, st helena cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greensborough shopping centre 1970, 1970_
The photograph is of the centre of Greensborough in 1970, prior to the Greensborough Plaza being built. The Partington farm house, named 'Alwyn' (after Alan and Wyn Partington) can be seen north of the Railway Line. Alan and Wyn had to leave this farm in 1976 - moving to a new house - built by son Gary - at 54 Manatunga Circuit - to make way for the creation of Whatmough Park and development of the Hailes Street-The Circuit-Greensborough Plaza precinct.This is an important visual record of Greensborough before the redevelopment of the late 1970's. It also shows the Whatmough park area when it was still the Partington family farm.A black and white newspaper clipping featuring an aerial photograph.Nilgreensborough streets, greensborough, aerial photograph, 1970, partington, whatmough park, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Sharon Calls All Square Dancers, 1970s
Details the personal history of Sharon Lacey as a square dance caller and how she can be contacted.Tells the story of the establishment of the Diamond Valley Squares. A Square Dancing club.A black and white newspaper clipping with a green heading.Nilsquare dancing, diamond valley squares, guiding light square dancers, westgate dancers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Community celebrations, 1995_
The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This story is about Jack Wilcox, a local ex serviceman. Jack served in post war Japan as a part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.An A3 photocopy of an article from the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.Hand written words "Jack Wilcox" on top RH corner.bcof, jack wilcox, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, korean war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Scouting runs in the Parr family, 1990c
The story is about a brother and sister who have each been invested as Queen's Scouts.The Parr family were residents of Watsonia when this award was archived.A photocopy of a newspaper article on a scouting family.Biro writings above and below the article.scouting, watsonia venturers, queens scout, parr family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Outbid college blasts Loyola sale, and, Panel backs shire on Loyola, 07/09/1994
These articles detail the changes to planning regulations around the Loyola seminary site and its sale by the state government to the Maharishi organisation in 1994.These articles show the community interest in the Loyola site and its buildings and form part of the ongoing history of this site.2 newspaper articles. Text only.loyola college, loyola seminary watsonia, ignatian, maharishi -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Local knowledge: Faces in you Community: Noel Withers, 02/05/2012
Interview with Greensborough Historical Society President Noel Withers.Newspaper clipping with text and coloured photograph.March 2 2012 DV Leadergreensborough historical society, noel withers