Faye recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. partington family, greensborough, alwyn, alan partington, farming

The origins of the Iredale family are traced from Huddersfield in Yorkshire to the arrival of James Iredale in Greensborough (circa 1858). An outline of the life and origins of a pioneer Greensborough family.4 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, emma gilding, james iredale, margaret sunderland

Bonnie Dickson recounts her early married life in Greensborough from 1955, the building of their home in Nell Street and their involvement in the local community.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. Second copy of Item bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history.

Details of 15 soldiers from the Greensborough district who lost their lives in World War 1. With photos of some of Leigh Conkie's chainsaw sculptures, and of the Greensborough War Memorial (Fallen Soldier's Memorial) first erected in Main Street in 1919, now in the Greensborough War Memorial Park. The booklet was prepared for a group walk around War Memorial Park. Updated October 2019 for Heritage Day talk and BBQ at War Memorial Park. Updated version contains information on Homefront Project chainsaw statues.16p., A5 booklet, black & white and col. photos. Updated 2019greensborough war memorial park, world war i, war memorials greensborough, leigh conkie, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, homefront project, homefront sculptures

Faye Fort recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages and handwritten manuscriptfaye fort, partington family, alwyn, whatmough park

Material relating to the history of the Black Family in the Watsonia area.Folder containing copies of wills and probate documents for eight members of the Black Family between 1892 and 1952; with copies of electoral rolls from Victoria and Western Australia, listing members of the Black Family and their addresses. black family, watsonia

The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860.The significance lies in the association with two of the pioneer families of the Greensborough district. Descendants of both families still live in the area.One page map accompanies article item #804

This folder contains copies of two albums of photographs from Nurse Alice Broadbent who served at the 16th Australian General Hospital Macleod in 1920.Folder of photographs, CD and text.alice broadbent, 16th australian general hospital macleod, william birdwood

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

Collection of copies of documents and plans relating to land owned by the Black Family in Greensborough and Watsonia, and its sale by auction and subdivision to form the suburb of Watsonia following the building of Watsonia Railway Station in 1924History of the development of the suburb of WatsoniaLoose-leaf folder, pages in file protectorsblack family, watsonia

This booklet was used during the Heritage Walk along the Lower Plenty River in October 2013. It outlines natural and built landscapes of interest along this trail. 24 pages, illus. (some col.), maps.lower plenty, plenty river, lower plenty river heritage walk

This book tells of the murder and assault of Victorian police 1837-1988.320 p., illus. Paperback.victoria police, ralph stavely, gary presland, gavin brown

Cecil Jessop was an important figure in the development of Greensborough. This outline of his life by Norm Colvin discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes. Additional material on his War Service by John Gibson with photographs from the collection of Jean Luxford.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.7 pages, text and photographs.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough

Account of the extension and electrification of the Eltham to Hurstbridge railway line. Article is in two parts: Part 1: Steam days 1912-1925, published in Diamond Creek News, Autumn 2012; Part 2: Electrification 1926-2012, published in Nillumbik Custodian, v. 8, Issue 2, June 20123 pages, printed both sides. Text and illus. (some col.).eltham, hurstbridge, railways, hurstbridge rail line

Jasper Lewis Bolton's daughter, Jo Petrovic, supplied this information on her father's role as a stretcher bearer in World War I. Jasper Bolton moved to Briar Hill in the inter-war period.3 pages, 2 web articles and personal recollection.world war 1 project, jasper lewis bolton

Greensborough cemetery was established in 1863 and burials continued into the 20th century. Many Greensborough pioneer families are buried here.A list of early residents of the Greensborough district.Black folder with clear plastic cover. Contains a list of burials at Greensborough Cemetery with brief information on each one.greensborough cemetery, cemeteries, pioneers