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Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Chapman family (James Chapman), 1849o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...History of the origins of this Greensborough family and the family tree of James Chapman (1805-1875) and Susan Palmer (1808-1895). James Chapman, his wife Susan and all his family including his son-in-law William Poulter left the Port of London in November 1848 on board the 'Francis Ridley' of 536 tons on her maiden voyage to Australia and Bombay India. The Master of the ship was Henry Hudson. James Poulter owned the land between Greensborough Railway Station and Plenty River before selling it to William Poulter.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the James Chapman family.chapman family, james chapman, susan palmer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. [Greensborough area], 1917-1945
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A list of residents from the Greensborough area who died on active service and whose graves are recorded on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website (www.cwgc.org). Includes Greensborough, Watsonia, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Bundoora and Macleod.2 page printout of names of war dead from the Greensborough area.Hand written on page "For complete details see electronic copy on Victorian collections"commonwealth war graves commission, world war 1, world war 2, greensborough, watsonia, lower plenty, montmorency, bundoora, macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Memories are rushing back. By Trinnie Di Giacomo, 1932o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This oral history tells the story of Trinnie Di Giacomo (nee Whittingham) and her family's experiences on their farm on Diamond Creek Road in the early part of the 20th century. As told to Rosie Bray.A recollection of life in early Greensborough.3 pages, colour illustration.oral history, greensborough, diamond creek road, whittingham, trinnie di giacomo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Ely Poulter Family Greensborough, 1838o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This document outlines the family trees of the Ely and Poulter families from Cowlinge Suffolk and the eventual marriage and settlement in Greensborough in then mid 1850s.Shows the links between pioneer families in the district and the links with Cowlinge in Suffolk.2 pages. Contains family history details.greensborough, cowlinge. ely, poulter, iredale, splatt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Medhurst-Ruston Families, 1823o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This oral history relates the history of the Medhurst and Ruston families in Greensborough.A story of the interconnections between families in pioneer Greensborough.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #438medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Picnics in Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1940-1955
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson recounts her memories of the popularity of Greensborough as a picnic destination and recalls some of the antics of local children.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages includes photographs.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, picnics -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, I wish I had a photo by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1950o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) recounts her teenage years in Greensborough, when square dancing was a popular pastime for Val and her friends.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages of text.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, square dancing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, I loved Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1936o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) recounts stories of her childhood growing up in rural Greensborough. In this story Val tells of a little girl who thought she could ice skate on a pond behind Grimshaw Street.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, ice skating -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, The adventured of the Brown brothers on the playing fields of Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1890o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) recounts the problems faced by the Brown brothers in their quest to play cricket for Greensborough Cricket Club in the late 1800s.This story is supported by articles in the Evelyn Observer.3 typed pages.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough cricket club, brown brothers, william brown, thomas brown, adam brown, henry brown, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Ernest "Mick" Henry Evans - ANZAC, 1947_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Written by his daughter, June Hall, this is the story of Ernie (Mick) Evans during World War II. He fought as an ANZAC with the Rats of Tobruk. In 1947 the Evans family moved to Greensborough.A recollection of Greensborough residents in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, black and white photograph.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, june hall, rats of tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My childhood memories by June Hall (nee Evans), 1936o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...June Hall (nee Evans) tells her own story of growing up in Port Melbourne and later Greensborough.A primary source recollection of growing up in Port Melbourne and Greensborough in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages.evans family, june evans, june hall, port melbourne, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Ernie (Mick) Evans by Marj Pepper (nee Evans), 1947-2000
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Compiled by his daughter for a journalist to write Ernie Evans' obituary, this is a brief outline of his life. An outline of the life of Greensborough resident Ernie (Mick) Evans.2 typed pages.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, marj pepper, rats of tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Evans family move to Greensborough, 1947o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...June Hall (nee Evans) recounts the building of the house at 11 Anama Street and the Evans family's move to Greensborough in 1947.A personal story of building in Greensborough in the post war period.2 typed pages.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, june hall, anama street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Doug Hall - Greensborough by June Hall (nee Evans), 1928o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...June Hall (nee Evans) tells the life story of her husband Doug Hall, including his association with many Greensborough sporting clubs and groups, and his love of art and music.This story outlines the life of a Greensborough resident in the second half of the 20th century.2 typed pages.hall family, doug hall, june evans, june hall, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Recollections by Vera Lay, 1955o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Vera Lay worked in the building known as Marble Hall (situated on the corner of Carter Street (now Para Road) and Main Street. She recalls many of the people and places that made up Main Street Greensborough in the 1950s.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, illustration.vera lay, marble hall, main street greensborough, june hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The story of the Foard family store by Ian Foard and June Hall, 1958o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Ian Foard's parents Russell and Nance Foard owned the corner store on the site that is now Safeway. Ian tells the history of the store in the 1950s. As told to June Hall.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages, illustrations.foard store, safeway, a k lines, tennis courts, ester street, ian foard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Victor Edwin Splatt - ANZAC by Val Wilson, 07/02/1893o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Val Wilson recounts the story of her great uncle Victor Splatt and his heroism during World War I.A recollection of the war service of a Greensborough resident.3 typed pages illustrated with photographs.splatt family, victor splatt, val wilson, val rolfs, anzac, world war i -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in Chapman Street Macleod, 1953o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Graeme and Lorraine Collins moved to Macleod in the late 1950s and tell the story of building and establishing their family home in the area.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, includes photographs.collins family, graeme collins, lorraine collins, macleod, chapman street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in High Street Watsonia - the Willimotts, 1959o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Keith and Margaret Willimott built their home and moved to Watsonia in 1960. They tell the story of a developing suburb and the friendships made there.A primary source recollection of Watsonia in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages includes photographswillimott family, keith willimott, margaret willimott, watsonia, high street watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, From a house to a community institution: the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, 1934-2000
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This article tells the story of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital from its beginnings as a private hospital in the 1930s, its use as a community hospital from 1954 to its closure in 2000.A primary source recollection of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, Greensborough.3 typed pages.diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, genista house, butterworth, cordner, avery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, I remember by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts), 1939o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts) recounts her story of growing up in Greensborough from the 1940s. As part of a large family, the 9 children played together and made their own fun.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages.elaine drakeford, elaine roberts, grimshaw street, bernie drakeford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Cecil Jessop: a community minded individual, 29/03/1892o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Cecil Jessop was an important figure in the development of Greensborough. This outline of his life discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.2 typed pages.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Dean family by Bob Dean, 1952o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Bob Dean moved to Montmorency in 1952 and lived in Para Road. As a builder he worked on Marble Hall and his family's company built home in the area.A primary source of life in the mid to late 20th century.1 typed page.dean family, bob dean, marble hall, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh: Church Street Greensborough, by Faye Fort and June Hall, 1919_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A brief history of Richard Marsh and family and his house on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough. This story by Faye Fort and June Hall was updated in 2016 by Marilyn Smith and Sue Ballantyne from material generously supplied by Mrs Madge Marsh, widow of Richard's son Gordon.Story of a pioneer family and a significant house in Greensborough.One page of text.richard arthur marsh, teresa bautista, hailes street, marsh family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Minutes, Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Minutes 2013. Book 2, 2013_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Agenda and minutes of the Committee of Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Dated 2013. Available at Resource Centre.Official record of the management of Greensborough Historical Society.Typed Agenda and Minutes in blue plastic folder.On cover: GHS Meetings 2013.greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Minutes, Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Minutes 2012, 2012_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Agenda and minutes of the Committee of Greensborough Historical Society Inc. Dated 2012. Available at Resource Centre.Official record of the management of Greensborough Historical Society.Typed Agenda and Minutes in blue plastic folder.On cover: GHS Meetings 2012.greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, People that I have met: Cliff Lowerson; by Rosie Bray, 14/07/1920o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Rosie Bray talks with Clifford Alva Lowerson about life with his wife Iris in Eltham, Briar Hill, Montmorency and Watsonia.Oral history first published in GHS Newsletter 2014.4 pages, text and photographs.cliff lowerson, rosie bray, watsonia, oral history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, My trip to Wales in 2007 - my Scott ancestors in Wales: by June Hall, 2007_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...June Hall (nee Evans) related details of her trip to Wales where she met distant relatives from the Scott family.Oral History.2 pages of text.june hall nee evans, mary scott, wales, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Mr and Mrs Coe; David and Grace Lowe; Thomas and Irene Black are interviewed by Bev Moss in 1980, 1930o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...These interviews took place in 1980 as part of an Oral History Unit at La Trobe University. The interviewer, Bev Moss, is a GHS member. The interviewees were Mr and Mrs (Victor Preston) Coe, David and Grace Low and Thomas and Irene Black. They discuss life in the 1930s in Greensborough.These oral histories relate life in a country town during the Great Depression.Copy of original handwritten manuscript (14 pages) and typed transcript.(4 pages)victor preston coe, david low, grace low, thomas black, irene black, great depression 1930s, greensborough, diamond valley, oral history, bev moss -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, O'Neill's Greengrocers Main Street Greensborough / Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill), 1953-1969
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Nancy Fowkes (nee O'Neill) tells the story of her father's greengrocers shop in Main Street Greensborough from 1953 to 1969.A personal story of life in Greensborough.One page of text.bill oneill, oneill family, nancy fowkes, main street greensborough