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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Susie Cooper et al, The Happy Hermits and Diary of a trip to Evelyn, 1908o
The "Hermits" were a group of young men from Collingwood who had camping holidays at Evelyn (now Mount Evelyn) between 1908 and 1911. They took photographs, and were mentioned in a diary kept by two girls who spent their holidays in the area in 1911. The diary and photos were found in a collection belonging to Dorothy Higgs, a sister of one of the Hermits, following her death in 1978. Some of the photos and a facsimile of the diary form this publication.The photos and diary provides direct evidence of turn-of-the-century holiday and tourist activity32 p. black & white and colour illus.mount evelyn, tourism -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Plaque - Greensborough Lower Park, 1974_
Photograph of Plaque located in Greensborough's Lower Park. The inscription reads: "To perpetuate the memory of Mr.A.W.H.Webb for services over 25 years in founding and developing this park 1974"Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough, lower park greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch: a proud history, 1919-2015
A short history of the Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch, with first steps to its founding in 1919 and first official recognition as a sub branch in 1934.71p. col. illus.greensborough rsl -
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Article, J.C.Jessop, Selina M Sutherland: her life story and work by J.C. Jessop (1958), 26/12/1839o
Selina Sutherland was a 19th century nurse and social welfare reformer. She was particularly concerned with the welfare of destitute children. She founded the Sutherland Homes for Children which moved to Diamond Creek in around 1909. This biography was written by J. C. Jessop in 1958. Mr Jessop was a member of the Committee of Management of Sutherland Homes and a well known identity in Greensborough.24 page article in black folder.selina sutherland, sutherland homes for children -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Part of history dies: Harold Weidlich, 09/10/1990
This obituary for Watsonia man Harold Weidlich was written by Rosalie Bray.Harold Weidlich was a member of the Watsonia Progress Association and a founding member of the Watsonia Cricket Club. He was also a local butcher.Copy of newspaper article "Local Scene in Watsonia"harold weidlich, watsonia progress association, watsonia cricket club, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clippings, Diamond Valley News, Vital data scattered / Outrage at littered documents, 19/07/1993
Following the sale of Greensborough Secondary College's Nepean Campus site, student files, academic records and medical data were found scattered in the building. Article 2 interviews past students about the records.2 newspaper articles, text and images.greensborough secondary college, nepean campus -
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Folder, A family fishing club 1926-2001: 75 years of Angling tradition / Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc, 1926-2001
This article outlines the history of Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc., founded in 1926.35 pages, illus. Downloaded article in black spiral binder. Includes appendix to 2012.greensborough and district angling club inc, fishing club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, School at the crossing place: Lower Plenty Primary School No.1295, 1874-1974. LP1295, 1874-1974
Book printed for the centenary of the opening of Lower Plenty Primary School, 1874-1974. Includes a short history of the founding and early years of the school as well as highlights from the first 100 years. A short history of Lower Plenty Primary School.Photocopy of book, 26 pages, illus. 2 copies lower plenty primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Clean up your act, 04/03/2015
Ecologist Josh Griffiths recently found a platypus in the Plenty River and urges the community to keep the river clean.News clipping, black text, colour image.plenty river, platypus, josh griffiths -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Unknown man and woman, 1888c
Studio photograph of unidentified man and woman. The Photo is taken at Yeoman Co, Bourke Street East, opposite the Eastern Market, they advertisements can be found during 1888.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Spoon, 1899c
Metal spoon with timber handle, found along Plenty River near Yallambie circa 2005. [View advertisement in The Weekly Times Saturday 12 August 1899, page 32]Spoon with pointed bowl, timber handle and bone on shaft. Some rust.spoons, plenty river, yallambie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Buckle, 1880c
Metal buckle, possibly for horse gear. Found along Plenty River near Yallambie.Metal buckle, some rust.buckles, horse buckles, plenty river, yallambie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Buckle, Oblong buckle, 1900c
Large metal buckle found in Greensborough.Metal buckle, oblong shape. Some rust.buckles -
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, 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 -
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Newspaper clipping, No to council running track, 05/08/2015
Nillumbik Council's Athletics Feasibility Study found there were sufficient athletics facilities in the area and would not build a dedicated athletics track.News clipping, black text.nillumbik council, athletics -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Unidentified location, possibly Healesville, 1880c
Hut, unidentified location, possibly Healesville. Photograph found by Peter Blackbourn in a miner's cottage, in Healesville, in 1974. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn -
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Sketch - Digital image, William Poulter's Bonnie Vale [sketch], 1925c
Copy of sketch of William Poulter's property "Bonnie Vale". William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853, constructing "Bonnie Vale" soon after their arrival. The old house was completely destroyed by fire circa 1960. Bonnie Vale, if existent in modern times would have been found in south eastern centre of Poulter Reserve, over the Plenty River is the house property known as 'Blackjack' on 59 Hume Street.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white sketch. -
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Photograph - Digital image, Harriett Walker Stock, 1883c
Harriet Walker Stock, came from England 1861, first to Lower Plenty then to Greensborough. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn. [Nearly 100 advertisements for W. Bear at 145 Smith Street may be found for years 1882-1883]Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.peter blackbourn, harriett walker stock -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Tom Vickers at Pioneer Children's Cemetery, 1985_
Tom Vickers at the Pioneer Children's Cemetery in Greensborough. Tom was a keen historian and member of Rotary. This marker was erected by Rotary on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Victoria.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers, pioneer childrens cemetery -
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Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Police not there to check licence, 21/08/1973
A man told Northcote court that he tried on three occasions to produce his licence at Greensborough police station but found no police on duty. [1973]Digital copy of newspaper article, black text.greensborough police -
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Document, Montmorenci farm fire 1868, 14/12/1868
Research materials used by David Wetherill to investigate whether the deaths of two children by fire in the Montmorency area in December 1868 were registered. Comprises searches of Pioneer Index, Inquest Index, and copies of Age, Kyneton Observer and Geelong Advertiser newspaper articles via Trove. The deaths were reputed to be the first in the area. No registrations were found in the investigation.7 p. Digger Pioneer & Inquest index results, with 2 p. of copies of newspaper articles published in circa 14 December 1868montmorency -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Toll gate tree Greensborough, 25/05/2017
Photographs of the toll gate tree sited in the front yard of 286 Grimshaw Street Greensborough. As road traffic increased, a Toll Gate was set up here to collect the cost of maintaining the roads. A history of the toll gates by Alan Partington may be found at Item 967.Digital copy of colour photographsgrimshaw street greensborough, greensborough toll gates -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Flashback Friday [Greensborough Swimming Pool], 12/09/2018
Remember Greensborough pool before WaterMarc? We delved into the archives and found some snaps from the last day of swimming on March 11 2010.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .greensborough swimming pool, watermarc, swimming pools - geensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Rise of Generation Dry, 06/07/2016
A La Trobe University study found that younger people are drinking less alcohol than in previous generations.News clipping, black text and colour imagealcohol, la trobe university -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Pool death inquest, 24/08/2016
The Coroner found that the death of a student who drowned at Watermarc in 2014 was preventable.News clipping, black text.watermarc -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Op shop chips in for kids, 30/11/2016
The Diamond Valley Community Support op shop donated $35,000 to Diamond Valley "Back to School" program. The Op Shop may be found at 44 Aberdeen Road, Macleod 3085.News clipping, black text and colour image. macleod, diamond valley community support inc. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Victor Preston Coe, 1914-1918
A short article about Victor Preston Coe and his service in World War 1. Victor Preston Coe was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor preston coe -
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Advertisement - Digital image, Cortina car, 1966_
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement is from the 1960s.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home. [Stubley's Car Sales were operating at this time]Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.cortina -
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Advertisement - Digital image, Lane's Motors, 12/09/1935
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Lane's Motors in Exhibition Street Melbourne is from 1935.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.lanes motors