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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Victorian Horticultural Digest, The Batman Tree: by W .A. Rolfe, 1966_04
... The Batman Tree: by W .A. Rolfe ...This article describes the Batman Apple Tree in 1966. Author W. A. Rolfe relates his interviews with Greensborough pioneers.Details of condition of Batman Apple Tree in 1966, including its origin.Photocopy of article; 4 pages; balck and white illus.Source handwritten on first page.batman apple tree, w a rolfe, plenty river, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Argus (newspaper), Preserving a link with the past, 08/09/1937
... Preserving a link with the past ...1937 article describing the Apple Tree on Plenty River at Greensborough, its possible origins and steps to preserve it.Early attempts to preserve the Batman Apple Tree and alternative explanations of its origins.Downloaded copy of article. Text and b&w photo. batman apple tree, flintoff, plenty river, greensborough -
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Newspaper Clipping, Bundoora: What's in a Suburb?, 16/09/2000
... Bundoora: What's in a Suburb? ...A short history of Bundoora from its earliest subdivision in 1838 to the end of the 20th century. Includes information on hospitals in the area - Larundel, Mont Park, 1 page, text, photos and map.bundoora, mont park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, The day hope died for a soldier's wife, 26/06/1941
... The day hope died for a soldier's wife. ...Rosalie Bray (nee Thrupp) recalls events at the end of World War 2, following her father's death.A personal story of the aftermath of World War 2.Photocopy of news article. 2 pages, black and white text and photos.rosalie bray, thrupp family, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Watsonia, previously part of Greensborough, by June Hall, 1924o
... A brief history of Watsonia, previously part of ...A brief history of Watsonia and early landowners.One page of text.watsonia, grace park, frank watson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Game, Strategy: a game of skill, 1939c
... Strategy: a game of skill. ...Strategy is a board game involving army divisions, battleships and aircraft. The tactical object of the game is to steadily reduce your opponent's forces until you have numerical advantage.An Australian-made game possibly published during or just after World War 2.Board game in cardboard box. Includes game board, sheet of "Rules" and 29 playing 'pieces' [5 missing]war games, board games, strategy [game] -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Shire of Diamond Valley, A brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley by Irene Turvey, 1837o
... A brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley by Irene ...This brief history discusses the Shire of Diamond Valley. 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 article includes some images of early building in the Shire of Diamond Valley.Photocopied article. 4 pages text and illus.On front page "from Rosie Bray"shire of diamond valley, irene turvey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The history of Greensborough Toll Gates: by W. A. Partington, 1850c
... The history of Greensborough Toll Gates: by W. A ...A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first erected to raise funds for road building in the area.The first Toll Keeper was Charles Partington, grandfather to the author, Alan Partington.2 typed pagesgreensborough toll gates, charles partington, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Susie Cooper et al, The Happy Hermits and Diary of a trip to Evelyn, 1908o
... The Happy Hermits and Diary of a trip to Evelyn ...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
Map, Scotprint, A Guide to the Western Front, 1999_
... A Guide to the Western Front ...Notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front.Double sided col. maps, with notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front.world war 1, western front -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Culling a mob mentality, 28/10/2015
... Culling a mob mentality ...Diamond Valley Leader Letters to the Editor discuss the issue of kangaroos at Gresswell Forest Reserve.News clipping, black text, colour image.kangaroos, gresswell forest reserve -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch: a proud history, 1919-2015
... Greensborough RSL Sub-branch: a proud history ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hazel Poulter, Templestowe - a folk history, 1985_
... Templestowe - a folk history ...A short history of Templestowe.114 p., black & white photos. 2 copies.Author's presentation copy 1987templestowe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, George W. Bell, Eltham Warrandyte and environs: a visitor's guide map: centenary souvenir. 2nd ed, 1994c
... Eltham Warrandyte and environs: a visitor's guide map ...Tourist guide to historic and other features in the Eltham Warrandyte area and environs, A2, black & white, folded 3 times to A5, printed on one sidewarrandyte, eltham, st helena, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Allen & Unwin Australia, A Ton of spirit: Australian centenarians talk with Penny Smith, 1990_
... A Ton of spirit: Australian centenarians talk with Penny ...A Bicentennial Centenarians Project, comprising interviews with 50 Australian centenarians. 183 p. illus.biographies, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A girl at Government house: an English girl’s reminiscences, ed. By Helen Vellacott, 1932_
... A girl at Government house: an English girl’s reminiscences ...An English girl's reminiscences: 'below stairs' in Colonial Australia. Set in Sydney and Melbourne.145 p., illus. (some col.).Signed by author.helen vellacott, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Diamond Valley throws its way to a big medal haul, 17/02/2016
... Diamond Valley throws its way to a big medal haul ...Outstanding form of Diamond Valley Athletic Club throwers was the highlight of the club’s successful campaign at the Victorian Junior Athletic Championship. Chelsea Owen-Smith won state championship gold.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley athletics club, chelsea owen smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Olympic Village: a forgotten community? / Melissa Bell, Kelvin Doyle and Mark Orlando, 1995_
... Olympic Village: a forgotten community? / Melissa Bell ...A short history of the West Heidelberg Olympic Village built to accommodate participants in the Melbourne Olympic Games 1956. It also looks at the Village in 1995.23 pages, black and white illustrations.1956 olympic games, west heidelberg, olympic village -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Whittinghams - a pioneer family by Rosie Bray, 28/08/1852o
... The Whittinghams - a pioneer family by Rosie Bray ...Rosie Bray has written a family history of the Whittingham family from interviews and documents. Included is the story of the four Whittingham sons who fought in World War I - Henry Douglas Whittingham (killed in action France April 1917), John Cecil Whittingham, Leslie Ernest Whittingham and Eric Walter Whittingham.Family history and associated documents and photographs in spiral binder with black cover.whittingham family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A legacy awaits in the wings, 15/04/2015
... A legacy awaits in the wings ...Watsonia's Darien Pullen has sculpted a new World War I memorial for Marrickville City Council.News clipping, black text, colour image.darien pullen, meridian sculpture foundry, world war 1 -
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Newspaper clipping, Sewing a nation's fabric, 15/04/2015
... Sewing a nation's fabric ...Watsonia North quilter Deb Layt has crafted a quilt in response to the 2014 Martin Place Lindt Cafe siege.News clipping, black text, colour image.deb layt, quilting, watsonia north -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Kinder gets a brush up, 24/06/2015
... Kinder gets a brush up. ...The brick wall at McLeans Road Kinder has been brightened with a mural by artist Brett Cardwell.News clipping, black text, colour image.mcleans road kinder bundoora, brett cardwell, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Poster, Aussie Angler, Catch a carp fishing competition, 29/03/2015
... Catch a carp fishing competition ...Flyer advertising the Plenty River carp cull March 2015Colour advertisement. Attached is business card.aussie angler, plenty river -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society, Watsonia Primary School: its history through a collection of oral histories, 2014_
... Watsonia Primary School: its history through a collection ...The story of Watsonia Primary School No 4838 is told through interviews with John Eddy (Principal 1993-97), Claudia Crosling, Jan Cleeland, John Murphy and Christina Barclay (teachers), Lesley Hooper and Nancy Fyfe (parents) - all interviewed by Rosie Bray. A foreword was written by 2015 Principal Mrs Jeanette Martin and a brief history compiled by Sam Chesser (GHS member and current parent). Photographs of the school and scans of past student photographs by Marilyn Smith.A history of the Watsonia Primary School through the eyes of people associated with the school.Folder with black cover containing transcripts of oral histories, photographs and memorabilia. watsonia primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News: A Journey Through Time. November 17 1999, 17/11/1999
... Diamond Valley News: A Journey Through Time. November 17 ...This edition of the Diamond Valley News (November 17 1999) "A Journey Through Time" is a special commemorative advertising feature. This feature is part of the "Celebrate 2000" program to mark the new millennium,12 pages, colour images and black text.diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal - Article, Journal, Victorian Historical Journal, Batman's route revisited: his exact steps to a new treaty site, 2014_06
... Batman's route revisited: his exact steps to a new treaty ...Article from the Victorian Historical Journal Vol.85, No.1, June 2014. Discusses John Batman's 1835 visit to Port Phillip and possible alternative sites for signing his treaty with Indigenous people of the area.21 pages, maps.john batman, batmans treaty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Penguin Books, Recollections of a Victorian Police Officer / by John Sadleir, 1973_
... Recollections of a Victorian Police Officer / by John ...This book tells the inside story of a high-ranking police officer in the Victorian police and includes tales of the Western District, the Kelly Gang and metropolitan Melbourne.312 p., illus. Paperback.victoria police, john sadleir -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Jean Franklin [as a child], 1910c
... Jean Franklin [as a child] ...Photograph of Jean Franklin junior as a child.Digital copy of black and white photograph.franklin family, jean franklin -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1974 Grade Prep A, 1974_
... Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1974 Grade Prep A. ...Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1974 Grade Prep A. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.Class name marked on photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Greensborough Press Pty Ltd, A Service of dedication on the inauguration of the Shire of Diamond Valley, 2nd May 1965, 02/05/1965
... A Service of dedication on the inauguration of the Shire of ...A record of the service of dedication of the Shire of Diamond Valley held on 2/5/1965, in conjunction with a youth service of thanksgiving and dedication on Commonwealth Youth Sunday. Held at War Memorial Park Greensborough.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 Program celebrates the inauguration of the new Shire.Single fold page, white with blue text. Includes music and words for 3 hymns.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, aka lines, commonwealth youth sunday 1965