This folder contains a brief history of the Nicholson family and material about Dr. George Cornwall Nicholson, purchaser of land in Montmorency formerly owned by the Donnithorne Family. Includes 9 Certificates of Title relating to the subject land and other certificates and listings relating to their residency of "Glengarriff" and activities. It records an active professional Montmorency resident and community member, and the later subdivisions of the Glengarriff EstateLoose-leaf folder containing a brief history of the Nicholson family and Dr. George Cornwall Nicholson, purchaser of land in Montmorency. Includes 9 Certificates of Title relating to the subject land and other certificates and listings relating to their residency of "Glengarriff" and activities.glengarriff estate montmorency, nicholson family, donnithorne family

Laurie Roy, aged 19, was killed while riding in the Australian amateur one mile track cycling championship in February 1932. A memorial to him was erected in Greensborough Cemetery by the Victorian Amateur Cyclists' Union. Other local news is included - a car accident, Easter services, personal news and an obituary for Henry Francis Paterson.1 p. copy of p.2 of Advertiser (Hurstbridge) 26 April 1935roy family, greensborough, laurie roy

Obituary for Laurie Roy, who was killed riding in the Australian amateur One Mile track championship cycle race in February 1933, together with an account of his funeral and other tributes and marks of respect. Includes other local news - Methodist Church, Greensborough Dramatic Club and Austin Hospital Auxiliary Greensborough Branch.1 p. copy of article in Advertiser (Hurstbridge) p.1, 3 March 1933roy family, laurie roy

Discussion of John Daniels' theory that "Batman's Treaty" was signed on the southern bank of the Merri Creek in Reservoir. It follows Batman up the Maribyrnong River and his meeting with 'a native family' who took him to the Merri Creek.1 p. reprint of address at general Meeting [of Port Phillip Pioneers Group?] 11 July 2014, by Jan Hanslowbatmans treaty, john daniels, john batman, merri creek

Account of service to the Greensborough Football Club of four members of the Partington Family, Trevor, Alan, Gary and Jack, who are members of the GFC Hall Of Fame. The Partington family have been associated with GFC since 1928.5 p., black text stapledgreensborough football club, partington family

Alan John Ely (known as John) was born in Greensborough and was associated with the Greensborough Football Club from an early age. Includes photographs of him as mascot and later trainer with GFC and a selection of his membership tickets, 1949, 1950 and 1958. Information collated by Marilyn Smith in 2019.2 p., photos and information.alan john ely, john ely, greensborough football club, ely family

Alan Reginald Ely (known as John) was born in Greensborough and married Maisie Love in 1936. Includes photos of Alan and Maisie. He was associated with the Greensborough Football Club. Includes photographs of him from GFC team photos and a selection of his membership tickets, 1948 and 1953. Also news clippings about Alan's work with Greensborough Progress Association. Information collated by Marilyn Smith in 2019.4 p., photos and information.greensborough football club, ely family, greensborough progress association, alan reginald ely

Awarded to Leslie Roy Collard (b.1907- d.1987) for his performance with Greensborough Football Club in 1925, a Premiership year. The medal was presented / sponsored by A.Shand Esq. (Full name Arthur Shand – A tailor of High Street Westgarth). Accompanying notes from medallion owner Judith Swann (nee Collard) and Bruce McDowell, who knew the family.2 digital images of medallion, with notes from owner and comments by Bruce McDowellleslie roy collard, collard family, greensborough football club

This photograph shows the Sculli Bros sign at the rear of Chemist Warehouse in Main Street Greensborough. This building was formerly Sculli Bros fruit and vegetable shop.Digital copy of colour photographmain street greensborough, sculli family, sculli

A photograph Doctor Cordner's house in the 1950s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.cordner family, ashmead house, grimshaw street greensborough

A photograph of two girls fishing in the Plenty River pool in the 1950s. Captioned as Win and Nance - Nance is Nance Simons.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, plenty river pool, fishing

A group photograph of Greensborough SEC workers in the 1940s or 1950s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, state electricity commission

Celebration cake at the Greensborough Primary School reunion 2000.Digital copy of colour photograph.simons family, greensborough primary school

Photograph of the old building at Greensborough Primary School taken at the 2000 reunion.Digital copy of colour photograph.simons family, greensborough primary school

Photograph of Grimshaw Street looking towards Cordner's house. Note the two-level road and no footpath.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough, cordner family

Photograph of Grimshaw Street looking from the Simons' house. The WaterMarc complex is now on this site.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough, watermarc

Photograph of Grimshaw Street in the 1950s. A rural scene compared to today.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Group photograph of Research Senior Citizens Club at Mountain Grand Warburton 24/02/1969.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Group photograph of the Simons family taken in 1949. From left - baby Robert, mother Alma, Nance, Len and Don.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Photograph of Grimshaw Street with the Simons family home third on the right, taken in 1950s. Note the footpath is now made.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Photograph of Del Jolly, Bill Huitt, Jim Medhurst, Alan and Wyn Partington in the 1970sDigital copy of colour photograph.partington family, medhurst family, huitt family, jolly family

Photograph of the house at 43 Hailes Street Greensborough, the de Sauty family home, 1960s.Digital copy of colour photograph.hailes street greensborough, paul de sauty

Phillip Oliver Ely was born in Greensborough, played for Greensborough Football Club and lived for some time in Eaglemont3 p. text, photographs and transcriptions of newspaper clippingsely family

Sarah Ely was born in Greensborough in 1867, and married George Henry Staines in 18892 p. photographs, text and transcriptions of newspaper clippingsely family

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS President Noel Withers and GHS member Chris Foster view the plaque of Medhurst's shop and dwelling on Grimshaw Street Greensborough.The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, medhurst family, medhurst's fruit shop, grimshaw street greensborough

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Quirk the Tailor and Mrs Quirk's Tearoom' plaque on Main Street Greensborough. The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, main street greensborough, quirk family

Eulogy for Tom Vickers, 19/05/2003, written by Bryan Henderson for the Living Faith Church Greensborough.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of 2 pages.vickers family, tom vickers

Advertisement for I J Thompson's dispensing chemist where Tom Vickers was the managing pharmacist from 1939. Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.vickers family, tom vickers, thompson chemist greensborough

News article about Tom Vickers and his Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Citizens awarded in 2000. The article outlines Tom's involvement in the Greensborough area over the past 60 years.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of newspaper clipping.vickers family, tom vickers

Menu from The Eltham Hotel with photograph of the original hotel on menu cover; with photocopy of newspaper clipping 24/02/1955 describing Hotel's target of 1000 pounds for the Children's Hospital Appeal.Black and brown print on white cardeltham hotel, eltham