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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, KNIGHT, Charles, Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical, municipal, baronial, and popular antiquities, 1845?
... Old England : a pictorial museum of regal, ecclesiastical ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'.architecture, england, history, christian antiquities, description, travel, social life and customs, great britain, historic buildings, historic sites -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Cassell, Petter & Galpin, Picturesque Canada v.2 : a pictorial delineation of the beauties of Canadian scenery and life, with illustrations on steel and wood by the most eminent artists, division IV
... Picturesque Canada v.2 : a pictorial delineation of the ...Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, SYNGE, John M, playboy of the western world : a comedy in three acts, 1911, c1907
... playboy of the western world : a comedy in three acts ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Verne, Jules, Round the�moon�: a sequel to From the Earth to the�moon, 1881
... Round the�moon�: a sequel to From the Earth to the�moon ...Stamped 'Cowes Public Library'. Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. Inscribed Henry Blashki, from his brothers Aaron & Louis 8th Decr 1884' -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Tyrrell, Henry et al, royal history of England : from the earliest period to the present time ; embellished with a series of steel engravings representing the principal events in English history, portraits of celebrated persons, etc., etc, 1876
... present time ; embellished with a series of steel engravings ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, CHURCHILL, Winston Spencer, Savrola : a tale of the revolution in Lauritania, 1900
... Savrola : a tale of the revolution in Lauritania ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Murrumbeena Cricket Club
Flag, 1923-24 A Team premiership flag, c. 1924
... 1923-24 A Team premiership flag ...1923-24 A Team premiership flag. Flag is maroon with yellow writing and is made of cottonmurrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, flags -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Montmorency, 1836o
... A brief history of Montmorency ...A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall and first published on the GHS website. Some information about the early owners of the "Montmorenci Estate".3 pages of text and photographs.montmorency, june hall, greensborough, donnithorne, stuart donaldson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Barbara Ann Hall, A Desperate Set of Villains, 1796_
... A Desperate Set of Villains ...Details the 244 Irish convicts transported to New South Wales on the ship "Marquis Cornwallis" in 1796.This book is devoted to only Irish convicts as a separate group.A 288 page book with a multi coloured outer cover.Pencil notes on inside cover.irish convicts, marquis cornwallis, transportation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, J. W. Payne, The Plenty: a centenary history of the Whittlesea shire, 1975_
... The Plenty: a centenary history of the Whittlesea shire. ...This book was issued for the Centenary of the Whittlesea Shire and written by J.W.Payne.This records the history of the white settlement of Whittlesea Shire. In particular it has detail of the Plenty Valley corridor.234 pages, illus., hard cover, pale green dust cover. 2 CopiesCopy one has library stamps and some pencil markings.whittlesea shire, plenty river, janefield, bundoora, flour mills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805, 1926-1978
... Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805 ...Published on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations 1978. Written by Max Balchin. Includes a brief history of each decade.A record of the early days of Etham High School.Black and white photographs, approx 60 pages. Green card cover with a drawing of Eltham High School. Includes loose page from the Jubilee Celebrations 1978.eltham high school, max balchin, jubilee celebrations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Invitation [copy], Invitation to the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City, 1934, 14/11/1934
... Invitation to the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City ...This was an invitation to the President of the Greensborough RSSILA and his wife to attend the Proclamation of the City of Heidelberg. Commemorates the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City on 14th November 1934.An A4 photocopy of a certificate.Nilcity of heidelberg, lord huntingfield, invitations, hardley, warringal park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Students take a ride back in time, 1980s
... Students take a ride back in time. ...Watsonia Heights Primary school is a local education facility. Article written by Rosalie Bray.Features a photograph of two students wearing period clothing on horse back. The article also lists school activities from the period.A photocopy of a newspaper article on activities at Watsonia Heights Primary school.Some biro writing at bottom of page.watsonia heights primary school, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
... Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk ...A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Chapter of Baxter's History, 1837o
... A Chapter of Baxter's History ...The article was originally printed in the Hastings Sun on 05/06/1985. Downloaded from www.bratpac.org/about-bratpac/baxters-history This document outlines some of the history of the Baxter family and the area known as Baxter on the Mornington PeninsulaA seven page computer printed document Nilbaxter, mornington peninsula, port phillip district, carrup carrup, baxters flat, captain benjamin baxter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, As time goes by; a history of our schools, 27/08/1997
... As time goes by; a history of our schools. ...This supplement to the Diamond Valley Leader August 27 1997, lists details of the foundation and history of all schools in the Diamond Valley/Banyule area.Information regarding the foundation of primary and secondary schools in the area. includes state, catholic and private schools.5 pages copied from Diamond Valley Leader 1997.heidelberg, ivanhoe, schools, banyule, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, William Heinemann Australia, Made in Australia: a sourcebook of all things Australia, 1986_
... Made in Australia: a sourcebook of all things Australia. ...This book celebrates Australian 'creative genius' by describing some of the inventions originating in Australia.A good source book of Australian inventions.224 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Hard cover.inventions, australian culture, australian artists -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A Life Worth Celebrating, 12/09/2012
... A Life Worth Celebrating ...The item was written about Margaret Woiwod who passed away on August 1 2012.Margaret Woiwod was a prominent community minded person who lived in Bend of Isles for 25 years and later in Eltham North.A multi coloured 1 page newspaper article.Nilbend of isles, kangaroo ground fire tower, nillumbik reconciliation group, woiwod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Victorian Women's Trust, A Switch in Time, 2012_09
... A Switch in Time ...The book was published at a time when Australia's first woman Prime Minister was under constant personal attack from the media and political commentators. It discusses gender bias and respect.It highlights the gender bias in the business and particularly the political world and the reporting of the same.A 62 page book with black printing on multi coloured pages. The outer covers are pink in colour with white writing. 2 copies.julia gillard, politics, media bias, sexism, misogyny, victorian womens trust -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoirs, Rosalie Bray, A Second Chance at Learning, 1988-1991
... A Second Chance at Learning ...The document details the experiences of Rosie Bray as an adult student at Watsonia High School.Rosie Bray is a member of Greensborough Historical Society. Watsonia High School is a former school in the district, now amalgamated to form Greensborough College.A 5 page document with a number of coloured photographs.Nilwatsonia high school, rosie bray, aduilt learning, greensborough college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy, 1943_
... Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy. ...A brief explanation of Lieutenant Carse's connection to Greensborough.Hubert Edward (Ted) Carse fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2.Half page, typedcarse family, operation rimau, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
... The Batman Tree: a brief history ...A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A notable apple tree, 09/04/1910
... A notable apple tree ...This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea, 2001_
... A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea. ...A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Relatively simple, or, a Tale of two brothers, my ancestors: by Brian Poulter, 1881o
... Relatively simple, or, a Tale of two brothers, my ancestors ...This oral history tells the story of two brothers, Giles John Poulter and William Haylock Poulter. It relates the story of their marriages to Mary Dalrymple and Mary Alice Dalrymple.Shows some of the relationships within the Poulter family.One page of text.poulter, dalrymple, giles john poulter, william haylock poulter, brian poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, A celebration of the life of Amy Isobel Huitt, 05/02/2010
... A celebration of the life of Amy Isobel Huitt. ...Order of service for the funeral of Amy Isobel Huitt, 1915-2010.The Huitt family were well known in the Greensborough area in the mid 20th century.4 page order of service, colour photograph on cover.huitt family, amy isobel huitt, amy huitt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A temporary bridge for Main Street, 24/10/1978
... A temporary bridge for Main Street. ...Leading up to the opening of Greensborough Plaza, traffic along Main Street was affected by the part closure due to the construction of a road bridge over the railway line.Significant infrastructure changes in Greensborough at the time of the opening of Greensborough Plaza in 1978.Original news clipping (Item 904) and photocopy of same (Item 958). Text and black and white images.main street greensborough, para road, railway, greensborough plaza -
Greensborough Historical Society
Compact disc, Briar Hill Primary School - A reflective look 1927- 2007, 1927-2007
... Briar Hill Primary School - A reflective look 1927- 2007. ...One Power point presentation (dated 27/11/2007) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Briar Hill Primary School in 2007. Contents: a selection of unnamed class photographs from 1927 - 2006. Activities include Spring Fair 2007.A production of the Briar Hill Primary School to celebrate 80 years.1 compact disc in plastic case.briar hill primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Davey Story; a collection of memories of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm, Greensborough; by Sylvia Tupper 2013, 1913-2013
... The Davey Story; a collection of memories of the Davey ...This history of the Davey Family of Plenty Farm Greensborough was published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of John Henry Davey, his wife Elizabeth and children settling in Greensborough in 1913. The book contains stories written by many family members, photographs and traces the family line back to England in the 17th century.A thoroughly researched and referenced family history.108 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Spiral binding. davey family, sylvia tupper, plenty farm, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, As I Recall: a collection of stories - country to suburbia, 2013_
... As I Recall: a collection of stories - country to suburbia. ...Compiled and published by the Greensborough Historical Society, this book contains 26 stories of and by people who lived in the Greensborough area including Watsonia, Briar Hill and Montmorency. The book was initially funded by a grant from Banyule City Council.The first book published by Greensborough Historical Society, this volume includes oral and written histories of many local families. Copies available from the Society.90 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a green background with a collage of photographs.greensborough historical society, as i recall, bill cecil, bonnie dickson, val wilson, collins, thatcher, diamond valley community hospital, hutchinson, eric barclay, norm hyde, ida brown, faye fort, sculli, hazel amos, tom vickers, willimott, june hall, evans, spear family, trinnie di giacomo, elaine drakeford, ian foard, jack waites, vera lay, partington