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Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The Lions' Burra, 1973_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records the people involved in the organisation in 1973, including all members of the Committee and a list of members.Contains a list of local business people who were Lions' members in 1973.A 9 paged typed booklet outlining the activities and members of the Greensborough Lions Club in 1973. The outer cover is light blue with a stylised lion and printing in red. lions club of greensborough, 1973, lions club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, 1st Greenhills Scout Group, 1959-2009
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Created for the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Greenhills Scout Group.Features the program for the day and mentions the names of those involved in 2009 and the founders' names.A5 pamphlet created for the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Greenhills Scout Group in 2009. Includes a history of the Group and has the Scout Promise and Scout Law detailed on the rear page.1st greenhills scout group, greenhills, scouting, scouts, 2009, 1959, michael baden powell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, My Greensborough by Valma Poulter, 1920s
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details life in Greensborough in the 1920's and the people who were here.Lists names of traders and residents, particularly those connected to the Poulter family.Article on growing up in Greensborough in the 1920's by Valma Poulter.greensborough, james st, poulter, lobb, splatt, mcdowell, brooks, snow, godwill, iredale, mccoll, aldridge, jolly, brown, chapman, loan, pettit, clayton, carse, huitt, orr, hutchinson, butterworth, jessop -
Greensborough Historical Society
Drawing, Willis Vale by Sharyn Partington, 1983_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Drawn in 1983 by Sharyn Partington (age 15). Sharyn is the daughter of Trevor and granddaughter of Alan and Wyn Partington. The artwork would have been drawn from photos of the Partington home. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.An original artwork of the Partington home created by a descendant of the occupants.Pencil drawing on cream art paper. Depicts a view of Willis Vale. In black frame under glass.Signed "Sharyn P. 1983"partington, sharyn partington, willis vale, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melway Street Directory of Greater Melbourne. Edition 1, 1966_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The first edition of this iconic Melbourne street directory published in 1966. The directory is accompanied by an outline of the history of the concept and publication of Melway.A surviving first edition of the Melway is rare as these directories are designed to be updated each year. Of interest in this edition is maps of the Greensborough area before large scale subdivision of the land in the late 1960s and 1970s.Soft cover street directory. Coloured maps.189 pages.melway, street directories, melbourne. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough Uniting Church, Born in a barn by Lindsay Mann, 2000
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is the story of Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years 1850-2000. The church's first services were held in Maygar's barn and later moved to the Methodist Church in Main Street. In the 1960s the Methodist and Presbyterian churches were merged to form the Uniting Church. This is the history of the early churches and the Uniting Church in the late 20th century.This is a detailed history of these churches in Greensborough and is illustrated with many old photos of historical interest.Paperback book, 58 p., illus. Cover depicts a sketch of 'Maygars's barn' by Denise Klinger. 2 copiesuniting church greensborough, lindsay mann, greensborough methodist church, greensborough presbyterian church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Educational aid, Tutor systems: Vocabulary 6. By Peter Howard. LP1295, 1974_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A sample set from what would have been a class set of games for each student to work through. The book explains how to use the game board as a vocabulary building aid.This is an early example of an educational aid, used in schools in the 1970s. Sample book and game board from the Tutor Systems teaching aid. The game board consists of a lidded tray with 24 tiles inside.tutor systems, educational games, lower plenty primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pipe, Terracotta drain pipe (section), 1930c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Circa 1920-1940, this length of pipe was found in a Greensborough property near the site of a former outbuilding.An example of pipes no longer in use. Note small Internal diameter (4.5 cm).30 cm length of drain pipe. Terracotta. Orange colour with fragments of white rock. terracotta, pipe, greensborough, drains -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Mick Evans Story, 1941_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Mick Evans (E.H.) Evans, VX10125, 9th Division, 2nd/1st Field Workshop. This story was transcribed from 9 x 90 minute audio tapes recorded by Mick Evans several years before his death. The book was completed in 2000 just before Mick's death.One man's story of life during World War II, in particular as a "Rat of Tobruk".Spiral bound book, 95 p., illus. (some col.). Clear plastic outer cover. Printed cover has title, Rats of Tobruk Association logo and Australian flag.Inside front cover: "From Betty, Shirley, June and Mary Evans"mick evans, june hall, tobruk, australian army, world war ii. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home in Tobruk, 1941c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk. These soldiers are among those later known as 'Rats of Tobruk'. Caption: "Home in Tobruk": L-R Gos.Gawthorne, Geo. Walters, Ernie (Mick) Evans, unknown, Ross (Junior) Williams.An informal photograph of Australian soldiers during World War II.Photograph of five soldiers in desert (Tobruk). Pinkish tinge to photograph. Accompanied by caption with names of soldiers.mick evans, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Mick Evans (in Middle East), 1941c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...These men are Ken North (standing) and Mick Evans (seated), serving with Australian Army in the Middle East. this photograph was sent home to his daughters by Mick Evans and is inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June". Mick later served with the 'Rats of Tobruk'.This is a memento sent from father to children during World War II. Photograph of two soldiers, one seated. Mounted in timber frame. Frame size: 25 x 20 cm.Inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June"mick evans, ken north, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Brick, Wooden road block, 1880s
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Brick Wooden road block Block ...Accompanied by article by Kevin Patterson (Nillumbik Historical Society) which explains the use of these blocks as a road surface in the City of Melbourne from the 1880s. The final wood blocks were dismantled in the 1950s and blocks sent to suburban wood yards to be sold as fuel for open fires and combustion heaters.As most of these blocks were sold for fuel, it is unusual to find one surviving. Block of timber cut to size and dipped in tar for use a a road block. wood blocks, paving, melbourne, road surfaces, tar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Glass, Lodge of Conveyance 100th Anniversary Meeting commemorative glass. 1859-1959, 1959_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Commemorative glass to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lodge 1859-1959. Collected by Shirley Fraser (nee Black)This Lodge closed in 1976 ("returned its warrant") and this surviving glass is a memento of its centenary.Clear drinking glass. Barrell-shape with engraving front and back.On front: "100th Anniversary Meeting 1859-1959 Lodge Conveyance No. 700." On back: "Wor.Bro.N.A. Taylor"lodge, anniversary, glasses, shirley fraser -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, Flagmast Commemorative Tawny Port: Australia's new Parliament House, 1988_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Released to commemorate the completion of New Parliament House in May 1988. A collector's edition port bottle.Brown glass port bottle. Gilt printing on front and back. Front has a drawing of 'new' Parliament House and the caption :' Flagmast Commemorative Tawny Port: Australia's new Parliament House. ' flagmast port, 1988, parliament house, bottles, port -
Greensborough Historical Society
Educational aid, Fraction Circle Flashcards LP1295, 1978_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Game uses flashcards to teach children fractions.Methods of teaching change over time and this gives one example of a teaching aid.In plastic box: 63 game cards with fraction written numerically on one side and graphic representation on reverse. Multi coloured graphics and black on white writing.fractions, flashcards, educational games, lower plenty primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Educational aid, Beginning fraction card game LP1295, 1980c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Game uses playing cards and a comic strip to teach children fractions.Methods of teaching change over time and this gives one example of a teaching aid.In cardboard box: 100 game cards (2 sets of 50 cards) with a fraction game which builds into a comic strip. Multi-coloured cards.fractions, playing cards, card games, educational games, lower plenty primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Medicine Kit, Home medicine kit (20th Century), 1937c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Gathered from various donors, these items were in common use throughout the 20th century as home remedies. Rawleigh's Anti-Pain was advertised in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser (NSW), Thursday 8 April 1937, page 3.Examples of home first aid.Various bottles and tins, some containing liquid. A glass eye bath.first aid kits, medicines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Lions Club of Greensborough. Public Relations Committee scrap book, 1969_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This contains newspaper cuttings that record the events of the period 1969 to 1970. Many articles are about a Charity Queen Quest being sponsored by the Lions club and some relate to toys being donated to South Vietnamese children, as this was during the Vietnam war.Lists local activities of the Lions club to assist with community projects.Spiral bound folder with newspaper articles concerning the Lions Club of Greensborough during the period 1st July 1969 to 30th June 1970.Numerous biro commentaries through out. On front cover: "Started by PR Committee H. Fraser, N. Way and K. Gregson. June July 1969 - June 30 1970."lions club, lions club of greensborough, greensborough, vietnam war, charity, charity queen quest, janefield -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Memorabilia [Janefield RAAF], 12/08/1943
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details of RAAF WW2 Hygiene Training CampRecords little known information on the origins of the building foundations north of Greensborough.One page article on the RAAF Hygiene Training Camp located just south of the Janefield Community.raaf, world war ii, janefield, hygiene training camp, 1943 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley Leader, A Journey Through Time, 17/11/1999
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the ages of local schools and the contact details of the active Historical Societies in the area in 1999.A special supplement issued in the lead up to New Year's Eve 1999.A Diamond Valley News advertising supplement issued on 17th November 1999. 12 pages, illus. (some col.). Scan of entire item available at GHS.nillumbik historical society, eltham historical society, warrandyte historical society, yarrambat historical society, ellis cottage historical centre, andrew ross museum, diamond valley news, celebrate 2000 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, Britnell Family, 1754o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the Britnell families generations from 1806 onwards.Jonah Britnell (b. 1806) was a pioneer of Greensborough and later Box Hill.A 2 1/2 page, Genealogical chart of the Britnell family on A4 page with multi coloured printing.Numerous biro markings and a paragraph in texta pen.britnell family, greensborough, box hill, josiah britnell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Jamie Duncan, Steeped in History by Jamie Duncan, 13/05/1998
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Relates the history of St Katherine's Church and the Beale family of St Helena.The Beales were amongst the earliest pioneers in the Greensborough area.Newspaper article on Rev Jock Ryan and St Katherine's Anglican Church in St Helena.st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, jock ryan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Medhurst manuscript on First Wesleyan Service on Batman Hill, 24/04/1836
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Major Thoroughfare Cuts a Path, 30/3/2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A half page newspaper article with a photograph of an early Eltham scene recording the origins of Main Road, Eltham. Written by Eltham District Historical Society members Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor.Details some of the deviations that Main Road had taken during its earliest years.A half page newspaper article with a photograph of an early Eltham scene.Hand written date in red pen "30/3/2011".eltham, main road, kangaroo ground, lower plenty, plenty river, montmorency south, old eltham road, bolton street, russell yeoman, jim connor -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter of Support Greensborough, Its Cemetery & Pioneering Families, 04/01/2008
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Letter of support to PROV for a grant to record the early settlement of Greensborough.The letter is for grant money to record the early settlement of Greensborough and preserve the Pioneer Cemetery.A one page letter featuring the letterhead and logo of Nillumbik Historical Society Inc.Nilgreensborough, nillumbik historical society inc., greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Happy Hollow, 13/4/1994
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A group of 4 photographs taken in 1994 and an early photograph of the same building for comparison.Happy Hollow farm was located on the Plenty River about 4 km upstream for the Greensborough township. It was originally built in the late 1840's and was rented by the Whatmough family at one time. It is now lost as it was taken over by Parks Victoria, left derelict and burnt down by vandals in the early 2000's.A group of photocopied photographs on A4 size paper. There is a black and wihte copy as well as a colour copy of 4 photographs with transcriptions on the rear of the sheet. The other sheet shows the building in the mid 1800's.Details on the reverse of 2 sheets about the photographs on the obverse.happy hollow farm, bell family, plenty river, whatmough -
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Newspaper clipping, Matter of Trust, 24/01/2004
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Details the history of Gulf Station Yarra Glen and the Bell family from their time of arrival in Victoria in 1839.Origins of a pioneering family with some links to Greensborough.Newspaper article on the Gulf Station Yarra Glen and the Bell family. Includes text and photograph of Ruth Crofts.gulf station, charles la trobe, william bell, ruth crofts, bell family, happy hollow -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Examining Draughtsman's Report - Watts River Aqueduct, 20/07/1897
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This Field Survey was commissioned by the Melbourne Board of Works and was used to position the Maroondah Aqueduct bridge north of Greensborough at its crossing point on the Plenty River. It incorporated the use of wrought iron water pipes and therefore is of lighter construction than other similar bridges in the district. It features a traverse of the Plenty RiverThe Maroondah Aqueduct bridge is a significant example of late 19th century engineering. A 4 page reproduction of an Office of Titles document. Copy of handwritten report includes maps.maroondah aqueduct, watts river aqueduct, bridge, greensborough, office of titles, 1897, wrought iron water pipes, plenty river, melbourne board of works -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Telling Tales From The Borough, 27/02/2008
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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 -
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Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Preschool washout, 25/01/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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