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Article - Article, Journal, Kathleen McEwan, The Golf Clubs of Victoria: VI - Heidelberg and Eastern, by Kathleen McEwan, 01/06/ 1929
Occupied by the Heidelberg Golf Club in 1928, the homestead, Bryn Teg, was built by R. T. Brown about 1849. This article, written in 1929, describes the building and its history in detail.4 p. black and white photocopy of article from Australian Home Beautiful, June 1, 1929, stapledheidelberg golf club, bryn teg, lower plenty -
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Flyer - Leaflet, Jesters the Jaffle Pie Co, Jesters the Jaffle Pie Co. Opening Special June 2004, June 2004
Located in Level 1 Food Court, Greensborough Plaza, Jesters the Jaffle Pie Co. opened in June 2004. The franchise is now permanently closed.Colour leaflet, printed both sidesjesters the jaffle pie co, greensborough plaza -
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Photograph - School Photograph, Martin Joyce Colour Studios, Montmorency High School 1974. Form 3F, 1976
Annual class photograph, Montmorency High School Form 3F 1976Colour school photograph mounted in yellow cardboard protective folderSchool Year1976; Martin Joyce Colour Studiosmontmorency high school, school photographs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - School Photograph, Martin Joyce Colour Studios, Montmorency High School 1977. Form 10 F, 1977
Annual class photograph, Montmorency High School, Form 10F 1977Colour photograph mounted in protective yellow cardboard folderSchool year 1977; Martin Joyce Colour Studiosmontmorency high school, school photographs -
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Book, Joyce Thorpe, The Children's party and games book, by Joyce Thorpe [Nicholson], 1945c
Classic post-war guide for organisers of parties for young children, this book includes planning for everything from invitations to entertainment and food and a variety of games. The accompanying small envelopes appear to be clues to a treasure hunt.63 p., paperback, includes handwritten rhymes on 6 small air mail envelopesgames, children's parties, parties, joyce nicholson -
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Document - Memoir, Rosie Bray, Life and times: a short story, by Rosie Bray, 2019 c
Memoir by Rosie Bray (nee Thrupp) of life in Melbourne and Garden City (Port Melbourne) and friendship with Margaret Halfpenny (nee Jobson) in 1942/431 p. printed both sides. Printed text with photographsrosie bray, melbourne, port melbourne, garden city, thrupp family -
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Document - Submission, Norm Colvin et al, Banyule Heritage Study 2020 Nominations - Plenty River railway bridge Greensborough, 2020
Part of the single track railway extension of 1902 from Heidelberg to Eltham, the Plenty River railway bridge Greensborough, was nominated for the Banyule Heritage Study 2020. This nomination was prepared by Norm Colvin & Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society1 p. Text and photographshurstbridge rail line, plenty river, banyule heritage study 2020 -
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Card - Ticket, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool Greensborough. School Pass, 1970c
Student admission ticket to Shire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool Greensborough. It admits the holder to swimming classes when accompanied by a teacher during school hours.Ticket, printed in black on green cardboardShire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool, Greensborough: School Pass - 5/- [stamped] 301shire of diamond valley, swimming pools, greensborough pool -
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Map - Map (Copy), C. Hodgkinson, District Surveyor et al, Parish of Yan Yean 1856: Village site during construction of the Yan Yean Reservoir, 1978
Copy of map part Sec. 13, Parish of Yan Yean 1856, Map 3, Village site... Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch. Drawn by C. Hodgkinson, District Surveyor, redrawn by A. R. Blair 1978. 1 p. photocopy of map. yan yean reservoir, yan yean -
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Photograph - Photograph (Copy), Dianne Edwards, The Mechanics Institute Yan Yean (later Mernda), 1978
The Mechanics Institute, Yan Yean (later Mernda) was built in 18881 p. black and white photocopy from bookyan yean, mernda, mechanics institutes victoria -
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Article - Article, Book, Dianne Edwards, Turner Brothers Bakery, 1978
Account of Turner Brothers bakery, built in the 1880s on the Plenty Road at South Yan Yean (now Mernda)1 p. text and photographyan yean, mernda, turners bakery, turner family -
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Drawing - Drawing (copy), Illustrated Melbourne Post, Yan Yean Reservoir, 30/08/1862
Yan Yean Reservoir in 1862, a drawing from the Illustrated Melbourne Post, August 30, 1862; from the LaTrobe Collection, State Library of Victoria.1 p, black and white photocopyyan yean reservoir -
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Drawing - Sketch (Copy), Jenny Meldrum, The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir, 1978
The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir. Sketch by Jenny Meldrum; from Yan Yean: a history by Dianne Edwards. 1 p. black and white copy of page from bookyan yean reservoir, yan yean -
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Article, John Gibson, Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John Gibson, 2017_12
Account of Len Warren's war service, after enlisting in December 1941 at the age of 18. He served mainly in the 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German forces, and in Papua New Guinea and Borneo against the Japanese. He was wounded, and suffered several bouts of malaria before being discharged in July 1946. A more detailed version of this story is available at GHS.9 p. typescript with photographsworld war ii, leonard william warren, australian army, len warren -
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Article, Rosie Bray, Good Start Early Learning, by Rosie Bray, July 2021
Good Start Early Learning childcare centre leased the former Uniting Church Watsonia and grounds (formerly Watsonia Methodist Church) in 2021. A new building is being constructed on the site, to open in September 2022. A brief history of the former churches by Rosie Bray is included 4 p. typescript and photographs; with 4 colour photographsgood start early learning, watsonia uniting church, watsonia methodist church -
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Article - Article and Leaflet, Rosie Bray et al, Official opening of the Binnak Park redevelopment on Saturday March 26 2022, July 2020 , November 2021 and March 2022
An upgrade at Binnak Park Watsonia will improve facilities for the Plenty Valley Cricket Club and Watsonia Sporting Club , which have been displaced from A K Lines Reserve by construction of the North East Link, Binnak Park to continue their activities5 p. comprising 4p. North East Link "Binnak Park Community Update" 2020, with Cover sheet by Rosie Bray and colour photograph of the park at openingbinnak park, banyule parks, binnak park watsonia, north east link -
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Article, Sue Ballantyne, Home duties by Sue Ballantyne, September 2021
A description of typical women's roles in 19th and 20th century families, and changes that have occurred since World War II.5 p text and photographswomen in australia, women's roles, home duties, housework -
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Sign - Boundary Sign, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley boundary sign, 1990s
The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. This example of a Boundary Sign was one of many located on the edge of the Shire e.g. at Wattle Glen Station; at Yan Yean Road north of Bannons Lane; 2 on Plenty Road near Larundel and Bundoora Primary School; one on the Para Road bridge; on Wattletree Road Eltham and on Kurrak Road Yarrambat. According to a former Shire employee, the signs were often stolen as quickly as they were replaced. This sign was removed when the Shire of Diamond Valley was dissolved in 1994 and is signed by a Shire employee, giving it strong provenance.Painted metal sign, cream background with green text and Shire of Diamond Valley crest.Inscribed in felt tip pen on back of sign: SDV: from Nov 1964 to 1994. 30 years. Ron Middleton, By-laws Officer and Ranger, from 9/84 to Nov 94 [signed] R. Middletonshire of diamond valley, boundary signs -
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Magazine, Banyule City Council, Banyule Banner March 2022, 2022_03
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on inclusive employment, Reconciliation Banyule, and climate action.A record of events within the City of Banyule.28 pages, colour illustrations. banyule banner, banyule council -
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Financial record - Receipt, Grocer's Association of Victoria 1956, 28/05/1956
Member's subscription receipt for D. Seddon to The Grocer's Association of Victoria in 1956. Paper receipt, with stamp duty stamp affixed.Handwritten details, stamped receipt number 1539grocer's association of victoria, seddon family, grocers -
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Magazine, Banyule Banner April/May 2022, 2022_04
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on strategic planning, organics recycling and developments at Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place and Banyule Swamp.A record of events within the City of Banyule.28 pages, colour illustrations. 2 copies.banyule banner, banyule council -
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Legal record - Account, Nicholas O'Donohue & Co, Nicholas O'Donohue & Co to Partington 1971, 12/07/1971
A solicitor's account to Alan Partington following a land transaction with Development Underwriting Vic. P/L in 1971. Part of many land deals made by the Partington family in the sale of the original Greensborough farmland.Solicitor's account, black text on white paperalan partington, william alan partington, partington family, land deals greensborough, nullarbor -
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Booklet - Report, RBA Architects, Stubley's Hay and Grain Store (Former), 2021
Stubley's Main Street building was constructed in 1935 by the Greensborough Development Company, designed by A. K. Lines, a rare example for Banyule of Moderne influenced style, Citation 4 in the Banyule Heritage Study 202015 p. text and colour photographs, stapledmain street greensborough, banyule heritage study 2020, stubleys hay and grain store -
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Financial record - Account, Hurstbridge Waterworks Trust, Hurstbridge Waterworks Trust water rate assessment 1965-66, 13/05/1965
Hurstbridge Waterworks Trust water rates accounts for land jointly owned by W.A. (Alan) Partington and H.V. (Horrie) Burkett for 2 properties in Hurstbridge (Rose Avenue and Daphne Crescent.Alan Partington and Horrie Burkett had a history of joint property ownership from their early days in Warragul.2 Water rates accounts, black text on white paperHandwritten receipt.alan partington, william alan partington, partington family, horrie burkett, hurstbridge, hurstbridge waterworks trust -
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Booklet - Report, RBA Architects, Lobbs' Tearooms (Former) and DVLC, 2021
The building was constructed as a tearoom, probably for the City of Heidelberg in 1925, and has been occupied by the Diamond Valley Learning Centre since 1974. Citation 3 of the Banyule Heritage Study 2020.11p. typescript and colour photographs, stapleddiamond valley learning centre, lobbs tearooms, banyule heritage study 2020, lobb family -
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Financial record - Account, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, State Electricity Commission of Victoria. [Electricity Account] Hailes Street Greensborough, 24/01/1966
State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Electricity account for Mr W. A. Partington for Hailes Street Greensborough on 19 April 1966. This would be the property known as Alwyn, the Partington home on what is now Whatmough Park.Electricity account, black and red text on white paperHandwritten meter readings and cost.alan partington, william alan partington, partington family, alwyn, hailes street greensborough -
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Booklet - Report, RBA Architects, Uglow House (Wyldefell), 2021
Constructed in 1955-56, the house was designed by Robin Boyd for Dr Arthur G R Uglow and his wife Enid, one of the buildings that formed a surge in residential occupation of the semi-rural Montmorency area in the 1950s. Citation 21 of the Banyule Heritage Study 2020.13 p. typescript and colour photographs, stapledbuena vista drive montmorency, uglow family, robin boyd, banyule heritage study 2020, montmorency - places -
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Legal record - Letter, C. J. McDonald, C.J. McDonald to Trevor Partington 1958, 26/03/1958
A solicitor's letter to Trevor [and Gary] Partington in preparation for a land transaction from vendor "Martin". The location of the land is not clear. It is possible that this land was purchased by Alan Partington in his adult children's names.Part of many land deals made by the Partington family in the sale of the original Greensborough farmland. Solicitor's letter, black text on white paperHand drawn plan of property.alan partington, william alan partington, partington family, land deals greensborough -
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Financial record - Account, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley rates notices 1969-1970, 26/03/1958
3 Shire of Diamond Valley Rates assessments issued jointly to Trevor and Gary Partington and their sisters, Mrs Elinor Rowe and Mrs Faye Fort. The locations of the land are Lot 41 Church Street and Lot 67 Scotland Avenue Greensborough. It is possible that this land was purchased by Alan Partington in his adult children's names.Part of the property owned by the Partington family in the original Greensborough farmland. 3 Rates notices, printed in red text with black typed details.Date stamped with rubber stampalan partington, william alan partington, partington family, land deals greensborough, church street greensborough, scotland avenue greensborough -
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Financial record - Account, Shire of Diamond Valley, Shire of Diamond Valley rates notices 1970-1971, 26/03/1958
Shire of Diamond Valley Rates assessment issued to Alan Partington in 1970. This land is assessed as an "Urban Farm". In 1974 the 'farm rate' was declined for this property, eventually leading to its acquisition by the Shire for recreational space, now known as Whatmough Park.Part of the property owned by the Partington family in the original Greensborough farmland. Rates notice, printed in red text with black typed details.Date stamped with rubber stampalan partington, william alan partington, partington family, land deals greensborough, church street greensborough, whatmough park