Local historian Kevin Patterson discusses the origins of the "Batman" apple tree on the banks of the Plenty River.Photocopy of news clipping from "The Sun" 29/7/1988Handwritten in black pen "The Sun" 29/7/1988.batman apple tree, greensborough, kevin patterson, frederick flintoff, plenty river

A report on the opening of the Greensborough swimming pool in the Plenty River 1937.This pool on the Plenty River still exists today.Article downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).greensborough, swimming pools, plenty river, heidelberg city council

A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. Some mentioned people are Henry Smythe, Major Anthony Beale, James Chapman, Edward Green and Mr A Grimshaw; all of whom were early pioneers of the Greensborough district.A photcopy of a newspaper clipping from the Diamond Valley Leader.Nilgreensborough, henry smythe, major anthony beale, james chapman, edward green, wragge family, usher family, black family, flintoff family, meagher family, robert whatmough, jessie angus.

A newspaper article relating the history, significance and later theft of a 12 Mile marker from the Grimshaw Street location were it had stood since the very early days of settlement of the district. The road marker had been a local landmark. A photocopy of an article fromt the Diamond Valley News.Nilgrimshaw street, melbourne gpo, 12 mile marker, greensborough

Compares an imaginary corroboree held in 1831 with a bonfire night held in 1931.Reflects that the human's love of fire as a recreational activity had not changed much in a century.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper cutting.Nilcorroboree, bonfire, partington's gravel hill, hurstbridge advertiser, medhurst

The article was written by Rosalind Resigh as part of a series on the origins and history of local communities.Gives the historical details of Greenhills and adjoining areas of Greensborough.A photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Greenhills.Nilgreenhillls, andrew yandall reserve, a k lines, cecil jessop, partington, sutherland homes, st helena

Details some of the Partington family's time at Willis Vale. Part 3 in a series of articles written by Helen Gillman from interviews with Alan Partington.Willis Vale was built in 1839 from locally sourced hand made bricks. Originally the Meaghers (Maygars) lived there and later the Partingtons.A 2 page photocopy of an article in the Diamond Valley News dated March 13 1984.partington, willis vale, greensborough, orchards, wood cutting, the great depression

Outlines the family history of the Whatmough and Partington families and how they came to be in Greensborough. Part 1 of a series written by Helen Gillman from interviews with Alan Partington.Partington and Whatmough are well known pioneer families in Greensborough. Both have major sporting grounds named after them.A 2 page photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Whatmough Park by Helen Gillman.A biro written number on the second page.partington, whatmough, greensborough, flintoff, black hills

and article about Anthony Beale and the history of St Katherine's Anglican Church, St Helena. The church in the article was originally erected in memory of Katherine Rose Beale, wife of Major Anthony Beale an original pioneer of Greensborough.News clipping, text and colour image. 2 copiesmajor anthony beale, katerine rose beale, st katherines anglican church, rose chapel, british east india company, walter withers, st helena

One of a series of articles by Helen Gillman on the recollections of Alan Partington. This one mentions the origins of the Ruston and Medhurst families and their connection to the Partington family. It also mentions achievements and anecdotes relating to these families.The Partington, Ruston and Medhurst familes were early pioneers of Greensborough. A photocopy of a newspaper article. 2 copies.partington, david medhurst, greensborough, charity jane pink, george westcott, peter ruston

Tells the story of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Diamond Valley Football League. In particular it centres on Jim Medhurst the only former player present from the Greensborough team that won the inaugural 1921 premiership. Jim Medhurst's ancestors were a pioneering family in the district. His father played football for the Old Brittanias, a fore runner of the Collingwood Football Club.A photocopy of a newspaper clipping, a coloured photograph of the Medhursts c 1971 and a gilt and blue coloured metal badge.Some pencil markings in photocopy.greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, golden jubilee, jim medhurst, joe poulter, dvfl, 1921, 1926

The development of the Greensborough town centre and in particular the redevelopment of the Greensborough Pool into the Watermarc aquatic centre is documented in this collection of minutes, correspondence, plans, brochures, etc. Contents: Box 1, Correspondence, Project updates, Leaflets, Plans, Newspaper articles. Community Consultative Committee meetings - Agendas and Minutes. Box 2: Greensborough Project Presentation Package 2006; Greensborough principal activity centre plan (executive summary 2005, 2008); Consultation documents 2005; Banyule Banner (2005; 2006); Project update 2005; Newspaper article collection; Advertising leafletsThis collection is significant as it covers the development of the pool precinct from concept plan to completed complex.A collection of various documents relating to the development of the Watermarc pool complex. Includes leaflets, plans, minutes of committee meetings and letters to committee member (in black ring binder).watermarc, greensborough, greensborough pool, swimming pools, rosalie bray, banyule city council

Then article is about the sale of the Matthews family house in Nell Street Greensborough. This house was built on the Trist Greensborough Dairy land which extended from Nell Street to Vermont Parade and McDowell Street. The house was built in 1951 by Ken Matthews.An article from the Diamond Valley Leader 2010c with a multi coloured photograph.Some pencil notes at the bottom and a date in purple biro.greensborough dairy, matthews family, trist, nell street

The house was built by Alan Partington in about 1947. The top photograph show the Money family outside what is now the Riverside Cricket Club rooms.Shows the Partington family home before and after council acquisition and its conversion into a cricket clubroom.A 1 page photocopy of of 2 photographs featuring the Partington family home Alwyn.Black biro words at top of page.partington, whatmough park, money family, riverside cricket club

The article is about Selina Sutherland being added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.Selina Sutherland founded the Sutherland Homes for Orphaned and Neglected Children in 1908. However, she had been active in this work since 1888 and in 1894 had opened the Victorian Neglected Childrens' Aid Society.A brief newspaper article featuring a colour photograph.Nilselina sutherland, sutherland homes

It mentions observations around the charging of admission to football games and some people were getting free tickets.It deals with admission charges to football games and mentions "Hunters Paddock" as a home game venue.A photocopy of a newspaper column from the Hurstbridge Advertiser.Blue biro words beside the column.greensborough football club, hunters paddock, montmorency ground, 1933

A record of the funeral service of Trevor Partington, a well known Greensborough identity. Relates to descendents of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers. 16 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clippings. In clear plastic folder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, trevor partington

A record of the funeral service of William Alan (Alan) Partington, a well known Greensborough identity.Information on descendents of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.18 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clipping. In clear plastic spiral binder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, william alan partington, alan partington

A record of the funeral service of Winifred Gertrude (Wyn) Partington (nee Leed) a well known Greensborough identity.Information on a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.11 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clipping. In clear plastic spiral binder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, wyn leed, wyn partington

Mr Stafford was the grandfather of Shirley Fraser (Black). This notice shows some family connections of the Black family.Single column death notice, mounted on yellow card.Written above date "1967".john stafford, shirley fraser, black family

This article is the result of an interview with Alf Poulter about the Poulter family roots in Greensborough. Discusses some of the family connections with other pioneer families in the area.Memories of the early days of settlement in Greensborough and of the Poulter family.Copy of newspaper article. 2 pages, black and white photograph.alf poulter, poulter, chapman, splatt, stock, greensborough

Tom Skals ran Skals Motors in Main Street Greensborough until it was demolished in 1980 to make way for new development and the widening of Main Street.Photograph and information on Skals Motors and the family's history in the area.Yellowed original news clipping. Text and photograph of Tom and Greg Skals at Skals Motors.skals, skals motors, tom skals, greg skals, main street, greensborough

This is an article on the 140th Anniversary celebrations of St Katherine's chapel on 17/05/1998.The original chapel was built by Major Anthony Beale an early pioneer of the Greensborough district.A black and white news article featuring 2 photographs.Pencil written on top right corner.st katherine's anglican church, major anthony beale, st helena, anniversaries, jock ryan

A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers and based on a book written by Joseph Furphy in 1903.This family made the iconic Furphy water carts at their Shepparton foundry. A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers.Nilfurphy, shepparton, water carts

Details the personal history of Sharon Lacey as a square dance caller and how she can be contacted.Tells the story of the establishment of the Diamond Valley Squares. A Square Dancing club.A black and white newspaper clipping with a green heading.Nilsquare dancing, diamond valley squares, guiding light square dancers, westgate dancers

Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers

This is an issue of a weekly staff newspaper that was for employees of the Public Transportation Commission. .It features an article on Theo Tzaros the then Watsonia Station Master who was a guest radio announcer on the Plenty Valley Community Radio station 3PVR.A black and white 8 page newsletter with orange highlighting.Nil3pvr, plenty valley community radio, watsonia, station master, watsonia railway station

The article was published as a part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.The article is about Robert Anderson, a founder member of the Diamond Valley Arts Society. Robert served in WW2 and was selected to paint the portrait of Captain Lionel Colin Matthews, a decorated Signals Corps member.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News article. Nilcaptain lionel colin matthews, robert anderson, signals corps, australia remembers, ww2, daimond valley arts society

The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family

The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This story is about Jack Wilcox, a local ex serviceman. Jack served in post war Japan as a part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.An A3 photocopy of an article from the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.Hand written words "Jack Wilcox" on top RH corner.bcof, jack wilcox, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, korean war