Short report and photographs of the placing of a Time Capsule at War Memorial Park Greensborough on Remembrance Day, 11 November 2015. Banyule Council was responsible for laying the time capsule and Mayor Craig Langdon officiated at the ceremony, assisted by Councillors Mark di Pasquale and Steven Briffa. The items in the capsule ranged in years from 1915 to 2015, the capsule is to be reopened in 25 yearsTime capsule was laid as part of the ANZAC Centennial commemorations.Collection of 5 colour photographs and a written report.greensborough war memorial park, craig langdon, remembrance day 2015

On November 7, 2015 a small park in Greensborough (previously known as McKenzie Court Park, corner Plenty Lane and McKenzie Court) was renamed as Barclay Park after a local family. henry and Dorothy Barclay farmed Grace Park from 1938. Members of the family were present at the ceremony conducted by Banyule Mayor Craig Langdon assisted by Ward Councillor Mark di Pasquale. This open ground was saved from development through the work of local residents.Collection of 6 photographs and a report.barclay family, eric barclay, craig langdon, barclay park

The Partington and Whatmough families came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. The Partingtons Flat Reserve and Whatmough Park were part of their land holdings and are now Banyule Council owned reserves and sporting fields.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, whatmough family, whatmough park, partingtons flat

Plan of Subdivision (G26). Grace Park Estate. An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. From Shire of Heidelberg.Plan mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plans, grace park

Photograph of a cricket game at Lower Park Greensborough in the 1970s.Colour digital photographlower park greensborough, cricket

A recent photo of the base of the Fallen Soldiers Memorial. The Memorial was originally sited in Main Street, moved to Lower Park and eventually to its present position in Greensborough War Memorial Park.This memorial was raised by subscription from residents and bears the names of soldiers who were killed in World War 1.Colour digital photographfallen soldiers memorial greensborough, greensborough war memorial park

Diamond Valley Relay for Life took place at Willinda Park to raise money for the Cancer Council.News clipping, black text.relay for life, willinda park, cancer council

A free skateboarding event was held at Greensborough Skate Park, organised by Banyule Youth Services.News clipping, black text, colour image.banyule youth services, skateboarding

Group of Greensborough Historical Society members at the Blue Lake BBQ in February 2016. Blue Lake is in Yellow Gum Park in the Plenty Gorge. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, plenty river, blue lake, yellow gum park

Plaque on Plenty River Trail at Greensborough: "To perpetuate the memory of Mr A. H. W. Webb for services over 25 years in founding and developing this park".Sign from the early development days of the Plenty River Trail.Digital copy of colour photographs.plenty river trail, a h w webb

Account of a dig carried out by Heritage Victoria at the site of the Thomas flour mill, a three-story building with a small cottage built in 1855, which ceased operation in 1863. Article written by GHS member John Gibson.5 p., black text and photographsmoses thomas, flour mill, plenty river

Did you know Watsonia? and What's in a suburb? Watsonia. Each article gives some background history of Watsonia. Mentions some landmarks in the area.Basic history of the Watsonia area.Newspaper clippings, one original, one a photocoopy.watsonia, simpson army barracks, grace park, watson

The photograph shows road works on the corner of Para Road and Main Street Greensborough in 1993.The view also includes the Greensborough Hotel, the valley Buildings and the group of shops on the Para Rd corner named as Greensborough Valley Market. In the foreground it shows the Greensborough railway station car park as unsealed.A colour photograph of a street scene.Nilpara rd, main st, greensborough, road works, valley buildings, greensborough hotel, greensborough valley market

Land title documents trace the ownership of what is now known as Greensborough Park from 1872 to 1976.This property was owned at various times by well known Greensborough identities. The documents show the change from private ownership to public ownership of the site.Folder of copies of land title documents. 20 pages. Includes CD of electronic copies.greensborough park, banyule city council, shire of heidelberg, shire of diamond valley

Eric Barclay age 3 (approximately) in 1941, standing with my scooter in Henry Street Grace Park. Outside Mrs Bowles' house which later became the home of Mr and Mrs Dunstone; parents of Maurice (deceased) and Les who lives in Greensborough.Mid 20th century photo of child.Black and white photograph of child with scooter. Digital copy. Includes caption.Handwritten caption.barclay family, eric barclay

A short article about Joshua Henry Robinson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was working at Mont ParkOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, joshua henry robinson

A feast of activities, including delicious food truck delights will be served up at Banyule’s first pop up park, near Watsonia library.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.pop up park, watsonia, ibbottson street watsonia

Hewcom Group won a multimillion-dollar contract to build stage one of the Old Colonists' Association of Victoria's Leith Park retirement village in St Helena.News article 1 page, black text.old colonists association, leith park retirement village, st helena

Popular wooden sculptures inspired by wartime characters were set on fire and farewelled in a special ceremony over the weekend. The sculptures, created by chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie had stood at War Memorial Park for over a decade. They will be replaced by the Homefront Project.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough war memorial park, wooden sculptures, banyule city council, leigh conkie, homefront project

A short article about Sister Caroline Elizabeth (Bessie) Gallagher and her service in World War 1. She worked at Mont Park in 1915.5 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, caroline (bessie) gallagher, bessie gallagher

A short article about Masseuse Elise Gundersen and her service in World War 1. She worked at various military hospitals including 16th AGH Mont Park.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, elise gundersen, elise erica janet gundersen

Photograph of the plaque commemorating the opening of the Rotunda at War Memorial Park Greensborough on 16th May 1993.Digital photograph of plaque at War Memorial Park rotunda.Shire of Diamond Valley / Cr. Ian MacA. Wallace / Shire President / officially opened this rotunda / on Sunday, 16 May 1993 / Council gratefully acknowledges the assistance provided by / Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE / for the assembly of the Rotunda / Diamond Valley Eltham Skillshare / for landscaping works / Central Riding Councillors / Ian Wallace, David Hay, Les Smith / Chief Executive Officer Michael Balkingreensborough war memorial park, war memorials greensborough

Photograph of a Greensborough Historical Society social barbeque held at War Memorial Park Greensborough on 31/03/2017.Digital photographs of GHS members War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, greensborough historical society

Photograph of details on the Happy Hollow plaque and descendants of past owners of Happy Hollow unveiling the commemorative plaque. This plaque was laid by Plenty Historical Society. Digital copies of 3 colour photographs.happy hollow, plenty river, john mclaughlin, charles partington, robert emmett whatmough, parks victoria

Photographs of Happy Hollow Farm in as a bark hut in the 19th century and a cottage the early 20th century(circa 1934). Digital copies of 2 views of Happy Hollow Farm..robert emmett whatmough, parks victoria, happy hollow farm

This scarifier was donated to the Greensborough Historical Society by the Partington family. It was last used at the site of Whatmough Park in the 1960s.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough historical society, partington family

A new book "Do You Recall?" reveals the unusual history of parts of Watsonia where "hill-billies" sat on their porches surveying an area known as Grace Park with only cattle, rabbits and kangaroos for company. The book is available from the Greensborough Historical Society. News article 1 page, black text and colour image.grace park, greensborough historical society, do you recall

Anzac Day Parade 1959. Marching down Main Street Greensborough to the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial at Lower ParkAn historical photograph before the Memorial was relocated.Digital copy of 2 photographs.fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, anzac day 1959

Anzac Day Parade 1962. Marching up Main Street Greensborough to the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial at War Memorial Park.An historical photograph after the Memorial was relocated.Digital copy of 2 photographs.fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, anzac day 1962

Anzac Day Parade 1963. Part of the service at the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial at War Memorial Park.An historical photograph after the Memorial was relocated.Digital copy of photograph.fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, greensborough war memorial park, anzac day 1963