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Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Oral History, Dawn Bennetts, The Little House on the top of The Hill, 2021
History about the property at 72 Greenhill Road, Greensborough and its connection to the Petts family.6 pages, text with black and white and colour photosoral history, dawn bennetts, greenhill road, petts family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Oral History, Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts), Our new house next door, 2021
Oral history about the building and life of 74 Greenhill Road in 1962 by the Petts family.Oral history article, black text and black and white and colour photosoral history, dawn bennetts, petts family, greenhill road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Accessory - Handbag, Patent leather handbag, 1960s
Small plastic handbag, 'patent leather' look. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills in the 1960s.Bone patent leather style handbag with fabric lining, metal clasp and leather strap.Manufacturer's label: "Made in NSW. by French Handbag. Fashion plastic."purses, handbags -
Greensborough Historical Society
Accessory - Handbag, Leather handbag, 1960s
Small leather look handbag, with shoulder strap. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills in the 1960s.Bone leather handbag with fabric lining, metal clasp and leather strap.purses, handbags -
Greensborough Historical Society
Functional object - Tow Ball, Tow Ball - 2 1/4 inch
Old Style Tow Ball used to attach to car for towing. Used by the Petts family of Greenhills.Cast Iron tow ball with nuttow ball, motor vehicle accessory, petts family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Plan, Mathew Gibson, Centre for Environmental Management, Ballarat Technology Park Conservation Plan, 1997, 1997
The Ballarat Technology Park is on the Mount Helen Campus.A4 photocopy of a plan of the Ballarat Technology Park showing features of conservation significance. The plan includes the Canadian Creek, an historic hand-made brick culvert, Canadian Wetland Development, early wooden bridge, old path of the Ballarat-Buninyong Railway line, Greenhill Enterprise Centre and IBM Global Services.ballarat technology park, greenhill enterprise centre, ibm global enterprises, ballarat-buninyong railway line, canadian wetlands, brick railway culvert, canadian creek, riparian woodland, yarra gum, swamp gum, blackwood, remnant vegetation, scent bark, narrow-leaf peppermint, messmate, centre for environmental management, mount helen campus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Financial record - Account, Cornhill Insurance Co Ltd, 1963
Cornhiill Insurance Co Ltd Cert no 32037 Householder Policy 1906/1963 - Greenhill Rd GreensboroughSingle sheet of paper typedTyped details on printed forminsurance, greenhill road greensborough, petts family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Walking for relaxation, 30/07/1991
Article from Diamond Valley News regarding walking group from Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre 1991Newspaper Clipping, text and black and white image.greenhills neighbourhood centre, diamond valley news, walking groups -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Dripping pot, 1950s
Aluminium Pot with bakelite handles used for storing dripping , used by the Petts family of Greenhills in the late 1950s.Dripping Pot, aluminium with lid and bakelite handles container, kitchenware, dripping pot, petts family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Interview with Mrs Margaret O'Connor, by Dawn Bennetts, 1953o
Margaret O'Connor's recollections of living at 17 Greenhill Road Greensborough, where she has lived since 1954.2 p., col. photographgreenhill road greensborough, o'connor family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Ready for a cricket battle, 18/01/1995
Stuart Low of Greenhills Primary School [GH4893] represented Victoria in the Australian Primary Schools cricket exchange at Bundaberg.Digital copy of newspaper articlegreenhills primary school, stuart low, cricket -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Chopping Board, Wooden cutting board, 1900s
Board owned and used by Norma and Jim Petts, long standing residents of Greenhill Road, Greensborough 1951-2000.Small wooden rectangular board. Worn (concave in centre)chopping board, petts family, kitchen equipment -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 5 Willis Street Greensborough, 13/04/2013
... greenhills ...5 Willis Street Greensborough Four bedroom home, sold for $693,000 13/04/2013Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides. 2 copieswillis street greensborough, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts) et al, Allan Bishop remembers the early years. Interview by Dawn Bennetts, 1931o
... greenhills ...Recollections of Allan Bishop, resident of the Greensborough area for about 40 years, as interviewed and written by his niece Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)8 page text, black & white and col photographsallan bishop, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Uniform - School Bag, Watsonia High School bag, 1960s
Watsonia High School bag. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills who attended Watsonia High from 1965-1970.Grey school bag with long strap. White binding on edges and zip closure.School motto on side of bag: "Watsonia. Nothing without labour."school uniform, school bags, dawn petts, watsonia high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, G E Kerry, Rand Street Swingbridge, 1980c
The sketch portrayed is by Ron Reynolds and was printed the book "Greensborough and Greenhills" in 1973. This is a Christmas greeting to Jessie Angus (nee Partington).The Rand St Swing bridge allowed easy access to Greensborough railway station and shops for those who lived on the eastern side of the Plenty River.A white greeting card made from stiffened card and folded at the left side.A personal greeting to Jessie Angus (nee Partington)written on both inside pages.ron reynolds, jessie angus, partington, rand st, swing bridge, plenty river -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Family Trees and Photographs: Fisher, Pollard, 2008
Photographs from Pollards (Lauriston), Warrandyte Road, Fishers (Greenhill) Mullum Mullum Road, Edna Lunt (nee Fisher).5-page printout and photocopied images compiled by Arthur Lunt, RDHS Archivist, Ringwood, Victoria, including Fisher and Pollard Family Trees. Photograph of house - Lauriston, with Joseph Pollard, wife - Emma Eliza Luscombe Pollard, and daughter - Ethel May Pollard. Photograph of picnic party with Alice Maud Mary Fisher "Mum" and Hugh Arthur Fisher "Dad". Title "Picnic in Victoria" (probably Warrandyte). NOTE: "Dad" and "Mum" were grandparents of Arthur Lunt (member of Ringwood Historical Society). +Additional Keywords: Pollard, Joseph / Pollard, Emma / Fisher / Luscombe / Gaskell. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Planning Greenhill Enterprise Centre, 1996, 1996
At the Ballarat Technology Park (BTP) the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enables techno-driven businesses to thrive and prosper, in a dynamic and supportive environment. This fast evolving precinct encourages and supports the development of emerging and existing technology-oriented enterprises. Currently, more than 30 enterprises are located at the Park, including IBM, State Revenue Office, Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, Primary Health Care and others. The Park's ideal location on the outskirts of Ballarat provides great lifestyle opportunities as well as having the convenience of being close to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Western Victoria. The BTP is a prestigious 29 hectare site set in a park-like environment, 7km from the thriving regional city of Ballarat. It is easily accessible from Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo. Adjacent to Federation University's Mt Helen Campus, the BTP is ideally situated to support innovative technology-based enterprises grow and prosper. Enterprises can access skilled graduates through the University, as well as take advantage of the applied, academic and research knowledge available. BTP has been successfully supporting and fostering industry, innovation and job creation since 1995.Colour photograph of four men are seated at a low round table viewing design development drawings of the Greenhill Enterprise Centre prior to commencing documentation for tender purposes. They are Alan Webb (University of Ballarat Director, Buildings and Grounds), Professor David James (University of Ballarat Vice Chancellor), Michael Vincent (architect) and James Crisp (architect).ballarat technology park, university of ballarat., greenhill enterprise centre -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Poem, June Roberts, Poem by June Roberts, 1960c
Freeform poem protesting loss of amenity of river frontage land in Greensborough, for inclusion in Greenhills Progress Association newsletter, by June Roberts1 p. typed letter, by June M. Robertspoulter reserve greensborough, pope place greensborough, june roberts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Accessory - Gloves, Child's gloves, 1960s
Child's white gloves. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills who wore these to Sunday School at St Katherine's St Helena in the 1960s.White gloves with floral embroidery and small beads along wrist."Made in Japan. 100% nylon"purses, handbags, st katherine's church st helena -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, "Green Hills" Borbidge, 1978
Built by Water Browne c.1903 Greenhills was one of the first pastoral runs, and centres of European settlement, established in the Shire of Melton. Estate in Diggers Rest Coimadai Road, Toolern Valelocal architecture, pioneer families -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Terry Colston's Floor Coverings 1972, 12/08/1972
Advertisement for Terry Colston's Floor Coverings of Greenhill Road Greensborough. Copied from a Diamond Valley Football League football record from 1972.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.diamond valley football league, terry colston's floor coverings, terry colston, greenhill road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Johnny Chester, 2016_
Album cover and information about Johnny Chester's song "Greensborough Music" (1975), with backing by Greenhills Primary School choir. Johnny Chester lived in Greensborough.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.johnny chester, greenhills primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Dobells 2014, 01/02/2014
Dobell's Restaurant in Greenhill Road Greensborough, owned by Steve Partington. This shop, built in the 1950s has had many tenants. It is currently the "Clay Oven" Restaurant.Digital copy of colour photograph.dobells, greenhill road, clay oven restaurant -
Greensborough Historical Society
Card - Christmas Card, Kate Thwaites, Christmas card from Vicki Ward, State member for Eltham 2023, 2023
Annual greeting card issued by the state member for Eltham Vicki Ward. This card is distributed to homes in the electorate. Illustration by a student from Greenhills Primary School, Greensborough.Card, printed in colour.christmas cards, eltham, vicki ward -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Gary Partington, Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst), 1961c
Photograph of Annie May Partington nee Medhurst on verandah of 14-16 Carnon Street Greenhills, the house of her daughter Jessie May Scholes nee PartingtonColour photographannie may partington, carnon street greensborough, jessie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Gloria Stevens at GHS book launch, 28/10/2017
Gloria Stevens at the launch of the new Greensborough Historical Society publication "Do You Recall?" in October 2017. Gloria's reminiscences of growing up in Greenhills is included in the book.Digital copy of colour photographdo you recall, greensborough historical society, gloria stevens -
Greensborough Historical Society
Wrapping Paper, McEwans, McEwans Wrapping Paper, 1970
McEwans Christmas wrapping paper. This paper was found at 74 Greenhill Road Greensborough in 2020. It would date from the 1970s when the McEwans store was in Greensborough Plaza.McEwans coloured Christmas Wrapping paper - red, green and white.christmas decorations, mcewans, greensborough p, greensborough plaza -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Cruet set, 1940s
Cruet Set 3 piece includes holder. Individual containers form a cruet set, used for serving condiments at the table. This set used by the Petts family of Greenhills.Silver and cut glass Cruet Set - EPNS holder with 2 glass pieces kitchenware, cruet set, salt shakers, tableware, petts family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Dobell's Greenhill Road, 2016_
Information and photos of Dobell's grocery store in Greenhill Road, taken in 1960. Also photos of the shop as "Dobell's Café" (2014) and "The Clay Pot" (2015-) and information on local families.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.greenhill road greensborough, dobells, clay pot