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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A short history of Watsonia High School. WaHIGH, 1961-1989
... A short history of Watsonia High School. WaHIGH ...Brief history of Watsonia High School outlining developments from 1961 to 1989 when Greensborough Secondary College was formed from the amalgamation of Watsonia High and Watsonia Technical School.One page timelinewatsonia high school -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Community Hospital, Artist labelled a winner, 09/10/2013
... Artist labelled a winner. ...After winning the "Moment in Monty" art competition, artist Roma McLaughlin has her work printed on wine labels to promote the suburb.News article, text and colour graphic.montmorency, roma mclaughlin, moment in monty, were street -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Alan Partington as a young man, 1922c
... Alan Partington as a young man ...Photograph of Alan Partington as a young man, wearing a boater hat and sitting in grass.Digital copy of black and white photograph, and closeup..alan partington -
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Photograph - Digital Image, John A. Bosch, 09/04/1910
... John A. Bosch ...Photograph of John A. Bosch (Bush) and the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come from John Batman's orchard circa 1840. A Melbourne Leader article about the tree was dated 9/4/1910 and this photo appeared therein. Johannes Bosch came to Australia in 1884 aged 17. He married Henrietta Duck, had 3 children and divorced in 1903. Around 1902 he anglicized the family name to Bush.Digital copy of black and white photograph. john bosch, batman apple tree, johannes bosch -
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Book, Ian Henderson, Lemons, lace and apron strings: a family life / Florence Henderson, 2011_
... Lemons, lace and apron strings: a family life / Florence ...Tells the life story of Florence Henderson (Hayes) nee Howard. The text is based on Florence's own writing and expanded by her family. The final text was approved by Florence prior to her death in 2010. A personal story of life in Melbourne during the 20th century.128 p., illus. (some col.). Paperback.Inscribed on title page "Presented to the Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson."florence howard, florence henderson, florence hayes -
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Folder, A family fishing club 1926-2001: 75 years of Angling tradition / Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc, 1926-2001
... A family fishing club 1926-2001: 75 years of Angling ...This article outlines the history of Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc., founded in 1926.35 pages, illus. Downloaded article in black spiral binder. Includes appendix to 2012.greensborough and district angling club inc, fishing club -
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Photograph - Digital image, Emily A T Maygar, 1897c
... Emily A T Maygar ...A member of the Maygar family who came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. The family farmed along the Plenty River. [In The Melbourne Punch of 27/05/1897 the Vanderwyde Photo Studio Bourke Street featured and promoted their 'Head Study' photography.]Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maygar family, emily maygar -
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Photograph - Digital image, Two men in a boat fishing on the bank of the Plenty River in 1937, 1937_
... Two men in a boat fishing on the bank of the Plenty River ...Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows two men fishing from a boat on a river.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale - Whatmoughs butcher a pig, 1870c
... Willis Vale - Whatmoughs butcher a pig ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children].A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, robert whatmough -
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Newspaper clipping, Award for a man of actions, 18/12/2013
... Award for a man of actions ...Parade College graduate Lucas Zugaro earned the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board's 2013 VCE Leadership Award for his social justice work during his senior school years.News clipping, black text, colour image.Source written on fron: DV Leader 18/12/2013parade college, lucas zugaro -
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Newspaper Clipping, Traffic a concern, 19/03/2014
... Traffic a concern ...Concerns are raised over the 38-apartment development at 4 Poulter Avenue Greensborough.News clipping, black text.poulter avenue greensborough, michael karagiannis, land development -
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Book, Westgarthtown: a history and guide, 2004_
... Westgarthtown: a history and guide ...A short history of Westgarthtown (Thomastown Historic Precinct)Revised and enlarged edition. 44 p., illus. (some col.)westgarthtown -
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Newspaper clippings, Do you have a local Anzac story to tell?, 20/08/2014
... Do you have a local Anzac story to tell? ...Advertisement for workshop on writing stories of Anzacs for proposed book.News clipping, black text, colour image.yarra plenty regional library -
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Newspaper clipping, Lend a hand this season to the needy, 10/12/2014
... Lend a hand this season to the needy ...Greensborough Plaza launches its annual Food Bag Appeal in conjunction with Diamond Valley Foodshare in the lead up to Christmas 2014.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough plaza, diamond valley foodshare inc, food bag appeal greensborough -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott, Greensborough Cemetery, 01/12/1880
... Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott ...Grave of Thomas A Elliott (died 01/12/1880) and Elizabeth Elliott (died 16/08/1868) in Plot# C3 and C4 Greensborough Cemetery. The Elliott family arrived in Greensborough in the early 1860's.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.thomas a elliott, elizabeth elliott, greensborough cemetery -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L. Withell at Greensborough Cemetery, 30/10/1929
... Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L ...Grave of John H. Withell (died 07/05/1930), Prudence A. Withell (died 24/06/1931) and John T.L. Withell (died 1929) in Plot#E9/E10 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john t l withell, prudence withell, john h withell, greensborough cemetery -
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Postcard - Digital Image, World War I postcard - Firing a Howitzer in France [and caption], 07/12/1917
... World War I postcard - Firing a Howitzer in France [and ...World War I post card "Firing a Howitzer in France" and greeting on back. [Lorraine Coates Collection]Image on postcard is an "Official War Photograph".Digital copy of black and white postcard and caption.world war 1, postcards -
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Photograph - Digital image, Unidentified man [possibly a Partington], 1890c
... Unidentified man [possibly a Partington] ...Photograph of unidentified man, possibly from the Partington family. [Faye Partington verified 12/1/2017 that this IS certainly William Partington]Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, A make believe wedding, 1932c
... A make believe wedding ...In this photograph, members of the Partington family dress up for a 'make-believe wedding'. Shown are Eva Partington, Wyn Partington (nee Leed), Grace Partington and Jessie Partington.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, wyn partington, wyn leed, grace isobel partington, eva partington, jessie partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, A Partington Christmas, 1990c
... A Partington Christmas ...Members of the extended Partington family celebrate Christmas.Digital copy of colour photograph.partington family -
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Folder, Banyule City Council, Civic Revitalisation: Ivanhoe and Greensborough: building a better Banyule, 2015_06
... Civic Revitalisation: Ivanhoe and Greensborough: building a ...This folder contains information on the redevelopment of the Ivanhoe civic precinct and the development of One Flintoff Street Greensborough as Council's offices and service centre. The Greensborough centre will be built over the Watermarc building.Black spiral bound folder with clear cover, containing a collection of publications with text and colour images.banyule city council, ivanhoe, greensborough, one flintoff, watermarc -
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Newspaper clipping, Doubles game a real ace, 22/07/2015
... Doubles game a real ace ...Michael Collins, senior tennis player and coach at Greensborough Tennis Club played in the successful Australian team in the Von Cramm Cup in June 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.michael collins, greensborough tennis club -
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Calendar, Imagigrafix Inc. P/L, Melbourne A-Z home guide [Calendar], 1992_
... Melbourne A-Z home guide [Calendar] ...This unused calendar for 1992 includes entries for businesses in the Banyule, Nillumbik and surrounding areas.Coloured calendar for 1992 with entries for businesses in the Banyule and Nillumbik areasbanyule, nillumbik -
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Newspaper Clipping, In a century, this Cat has seen it all, 19/08/2015
... In a century, this Cat has seen it all. ...Bundoora's Vasey House resident and Geelong supporter Ron Olney turned 100 in August 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.vasey house bundoora, ron olney -
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Newspaper Clipping, Perfect fit for a long life, 19/08/2015
... Perfect fit for a long life ...90 year old Lyla Browne attends gym classes at Eltham Leisure Centre to keep herself fit and active.News clipping, black text, colour image.lyla browne, eltham leisure centre, prime movers -
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Newspaper Clipping, Loyola College farewells a friend, 19/08/2015
... Loyola College farewells a friend ...This article is a tribute to Loyola College Deputy Principal Tony Chirico who died in August 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.loyola college, tony chirico -
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Newspaper Clipping, Give it a go; Bundoora Homestead, 07/10/2015
... Give it a go; Bundoora Homestead. ...The writer Daniel Paproth took a tour of Bundoora Homestead.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora homestead -
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Newspaper Clipping, DNA gives old days a new twist, 30/09/2015
... DNA gives old days a new twist. ...Discusses a study of ancient DNA from Spain which challenges the transition of humans from hunter gatherers to farmers. The study was undertaken by Dr Cristina Valdiosera of La Trobe University.News clipping, black text, colour image.cristina valdiosera, la trobe university -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott, Greensborough Cemetery, 01/12/1880
... Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott ...Grave of Thomas A Elliott (died 1880) and Elizabeth Elliott (died 1868) in Plot# C3 and C4 Greensborough Cemetery. The Elliott family arrived in Greensborough in the early 1860's.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.thomas a elliott, elizabeth elliott, greensborough cemetery -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L. Withell at Greensborough Cemetery, 30/10/1929
... Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L ...Grave of John H. Withell (died 07/05/1930), Prudence A. Withell (died 24/06/1931)and John T.L. Withell (died 30/10/1929) in Plot#E9/E10 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. John Henry Withell died 07/05/1930.Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john withell, prudence withell, john t l withell, greensborough cemetery