This booklet outlines the October 2014 guided walk through Greensborough, visiting Main and Grimshaw Streets, the Greensborough cemetery and along the Plenty River.24 pages, balck and white illus.greensborough historical society, plenty river heritage trail

The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.2 printed pages of text, one page map (item 848).pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, partington, whatmough

Cover article written by Rosie Bray. In addition to YPRL booklets which have a brief history of each site visited, there are leaflets on Anglican parish of Diamond Creek; Nillumbik Cemetery; Ellis Cottage; Greensborough Cemetery and Sutherland Homes for ChildrenBooklet (2 copies) containing a brief history of sites visited on the Library's Diamond Valley Tour 2019, with 21 p. of supplementary information by various writers and 6 photographs taken on the tour.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, st katherines church st helena, andrew yandell reserve, greensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough cemetery

Willows in the Plenty River, looking south west to cliffs. The Blackjack property, house and acres of fruit orchards ran down to the Plenty River off Hume Street Greensborough and was the home of the Robinson family to late 1956. The photographs were taken as slides by Frank Robinson and digitised by his son James in 2015. Oral history has it that Anthony Beale was the first to bring willow cuttings from the island of St Helena, to Australia.Digital copy of colour photograph.robinson family, blackjack, plenty river

Unmarked graves of the seven children of the Whatmough and Partington families who died between 1848 and 1860 are in a private cemetery on the east bank of the Plenty River1 p., text with colour photographspioneer childrens cemetery, anne paul, whatmough family, partington family, cemeteries

The Plenty River Pioneer Children's Cemetery contains unmarked graves of children from the Whatmough and Partington families who died between 1848 and 1860.The cemetery's significance lies in its connection with two of Greensborough's pioneer families. 4 pages, text and photographs.plenty river pioneer childrens cemetery, anne paul, partington, whatmough

This booklet was used during the Heritage Walk along the Lower Plenty River in October 2013. It outlines natural and built landscapes of interest along this trail. 24 pages, illus. (some col.), maps.lower plenty, plenty river, lower plenty river heritage walk

This group of photographs shows the Plenty River adjacent to Willinda Park. Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough and has an athletics track and field. Digital copy of colour photographswillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

Map of the Plenty River through Greensborough and surrounding areas, annotated with historic places. Prepared by Dennis Ward, this map shows places of interest with historic markers for a proposed Heritage Trail along the Plenty. This was a joint project of Dennis Ward, Rotary Greensborough and Nillumbik Historical Society.This map shows many places of interest along the Plenty River. Large laminated map, including land subdivisions and street names.plenty river heritage trail

A petition from ladies resident on the Plenty River was submitted to the Governor of Victoria, Charles La Trobe requesting protection from bushrangers, following an incident in 18423 p. typescript, colour photographbushrangers, petitions, plenty river

This photograph shows a log over the Plenty River adjacent to Willinda Park. Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough and has an athletics track and field. Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river

A group of children enjoy a swim in the Plenty River pool Greensborough in 1952. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this pool can be seen today. (Gary Partington is the boy in the centre).The remnants of this concrete pool can still be seen today.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough swimming pool, plenty river swimming pool

View of farm land and mill on the Plenty River near Bundoora, circa 1877; photograph by Fred Kruger. Original held at SLV (accession # H473 and Image # a53840)Black and white photograph, enlarged and laminated.fred kruger, plenty river

Rose McLaughlin, Frank Oxley (Cousin of John McLaughlin) Myrtle McLaughlin - Bridge over Plenty River 1935. John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough came to Greensborough in 1840 from Belfast. These photographs from the collection of Myrtle McLaughlin show friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Plenty area.This photograph shows some of the primitive conditions in the area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.myrtle mclaughlin, rosalie mclaughlin, frank oxley

Information and photo of members of the Partington family on the log crossing the Plenty River to the family's home at Willis Vale c1905. In the photo are Maria, Prudence and William Partington and Mr Coghill.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.willis vale, partington family, coghill, greensborough

Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river pool, greensborough pool, swimming pools

Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river pool, swimming pools, greensborough pool

Plenty River pool Greensborough. Opened in 1937, the remnants of this concrete pool can be seen today from the Main Street bridge Greensborough. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough pool, swimming pools, plenty river pool

Ceramic plate, decorated by Serge Daeffler. Hand painted text with transfer illustration of the Old Eltham Bridge at Lower Plenty which was opened on 8/3/1867.Ceramic plate, off-white with green edges, colour transfer photograph, glazed"Welcome to Banyule", "Old Etham (sic) Bridge at Lower Plenty", by Serge Daeffler. Card of Banyule's Heidelberg School Heritage Artist, Robert S, Phillips attached to rear, with price label from Savers.plates, lower plenty

Real estate advertisement for 70 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house.This house was listed in February 2019 for $650,000-$700,000. Previous sales: March 2004 for $280,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographplenty river drive greensborough

Plenty River fishermen. Two men with truck and barrels of fish, truck has sign - G.L.L. Chapman House Renovator Northcote. Barrels printed with Return to Fisheries Department Melbourne [or Ballarat]. Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river

Plenty River fishermen. Two men with truck and barrels of fish, truck has sign - G.L.L. Chapman House Renovator Northcote. Barrels printed with Return to Fisheries Department Melbourne [or Ballarat].Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river

Copy of text of the Petition to the Governor of Victoria, C. J. La Trobe, from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River' requesting protection from bushrangers, 5 May 1842, with list of petitioners.Indicates dangers of living in the remote location of Plenty River in 1842 and lists women living in the area.2p. col. printed 2 sidesplenty river, bushrangers, petitions

Areas of Greensborough, west of the Plenty River, showing land holdings in the 1840s. Comprises Sections 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Parish of KeelbundoraOne A4 photocopy, one A3 enlargementgreensborough, watsonia, lower plenty, janefield

Note with photograph says This is a view of the Tambo River about a mile and a half up from where I am staying. The river here is narrow owing to cliffs with love from Arthur. Maybe Archie MacArthers boat GowrieSepia toned postcard of a passenger launch on the Tambo River below the cliffs upstream from Swan Reach Victoriaboats and boating, rivers, tourism

Real estate advertisement for 140 Plenty River Drive Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house. This house was sold in August 2018 for $755,000. Previous sales: October 2007 for $425,000; and December 1981 for $72,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographplenty river drive greensborough

This information was collected for a grant application to erect signage along the Plenty River path, outlining the history of this area where early settlement of the area occurred. The application was made by GHS member Dennis Ward.Black spiral bound folder with clear cover containing 18 pages of photograph and text.plenty river trail, plenty river, willis vale, dennis ward

Draft concept plan prepared. by Brett Cheatley, Malcolm Warren and Ian Womersley, Parks and Waterways Planning Division, Melbourne Water. Includes management areas and key strategies for the Lower Plenty River.Book, mainly black and white print, colour photographs and plans, 66 pages. 3 copiesplenty river, melbourne water, lower plenty river

Draft concept plan prepared by Brett Cheatley, Malcolm Warren and Ian Womersley, Parks and Waterways Planning Division, Melbourne Water. This document includes information on the heritage and environment of the Lower Plenty River.Book, mainly black and white, colour photographs and plans, 56 pages, 3 copies.plenty river, melbourne water, lower plenty river

Plenty River in flood Greensborough 1972. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods