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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Making their mark: The Victorians; by Susan Priestley, 1984_
This text deals with the economic development of Victoria in the 19th and early 20th century.Published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the European settlement of VictoriaHard cover. 382 pages, illus., maps.victoria land use, victoria economic conditions, victoria history, victoria social conditions, susan priestley, melbourne suburbs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, All roads lead to map of stories, 27/04/2011
Family history of Josiah Holloway, origins of street names in the subdivision of Eltham History of Eltham and origins of street names connected with pioneers of the area.Newsprint, gray scale. Photograph of Keylock's Bridge on Diamond Creek at ElthamDV Leader April27 2011, p23josiah holloway, jack shallard, susanna maria bible, bradbury, henry brougham, handfield, fay harcourt, violet bank, kangaroo ground, bells hillroad, shalbury avenue, beard street, brougham street, main road, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australia's yesterdays: a look at our recent past, 1974_
An illustrated history of 20th century Australia until 1978Hard cover book, 360 pages, illus (some colour), maps. Front cover: black and white illustration of boys in Sydney 1914, gathered around an ice cart.Inscribed with owner's name: Faye Isobel Fortaustralia history, australia social conditions, cyril pearl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Aerial Imaging - Plenty River: by Ian Bryant, 2011_11
Investigates early land use along the Plenty River from north of the main aqueduct crossing in Greensborough to south of the golf course in Lower PlentyHistorical features seen from aerial and satellite images of the modern landscape may indicate earlier agricultural land usage.9 x A4 pages of text and colour annotated maps downloaded from nearmap.com.plenty river, ian bryant, lower plenty, greensborough, yallambie park, aerial photography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Para Printing Pty Ltd, Our first 50 years: 1955-2005. St Mary's Parish Greensborough, 1955-2005
A history of St Mary's Parish Greensborough compiled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Parish 1955-2005.History of this Parish and those who have contributed to its development.74 pages, colour illustrations, maps. Soft cover with photograph of interior of church.Inside cover in pencil 'Bonnie Dickson', a contributor to the publication.st marys catholic church, greensborough, churches -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley, The Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1977, 1977_
The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley18pages, illus (some colour), maps. Front cover photograph "Plenty Gorge".shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1979, 1979_
The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, illus (some col.), maps. Cover illustration is a copy of the Ellis painting "Village of Greensborough 1889".shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1981, 1981_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley28 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of "Diamond Creek Bini-shell". (2 copies)shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1982, 1982_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of aqueduct and bridge over Plenty River near Apollo Parkways estste.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1983, 1983_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of the bluestone gateway, main entrance to Yarrambat Park, opened 1982.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1984, 1984_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of recreation facilities in Diamond Valley.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1985, 1985_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of Library/Arts facility at Civic Centre Greensborough, opened 1985.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1986, 1986_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of Bike Education program sponsored by Shire of Diamond Valley in local schools. (2 copies)shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1987, 1987_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of aerial view of Greensborough shopping area and environs.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1988, 1988_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of activity following pre-school story time for 3-5 year olds at the library. (2 copies)shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Handbook 1989-1990, 1989_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley32 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of items from the Diamond Valley Shire Art Collection.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Community Handbook 1991, 1991_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley36 pages, col illus., maps. Front cover is a collage of scenes from Diamond Valley, back cover illustration of a copy of "Summer Panorama, Tabletop, NSW" by Max Dimmack, from the Shire of Diamond Valley Art Collection.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Shire of Diamond Valley Community Handbook 1992, 1992_
Guide to services provided by Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.Annual guide to services in Shire of Diamond Valley52 pages, col illus., maps. Cover illustration of Kalparrin Gardens Greensboroughshire of diamond valley, greensborough, handbooks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The History of the City of Melbourne, 1997_11
The history of the Melbourne City councilHistorical notes on the foundation of Melbourne and the creation and growth of the Melbourne Cricket Club.44 page booklet, printed in black and white, illus., maps. With gold highlighting on the outer coversNilmelbourne settlement, melbourne landsales, melbourne local government, john batman, john pascoe fawkner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Yallambie - a history; Yallambie Primary School 1971-1991, 1971-1991
20 year anniversary of Yallambie Primary School. Book also details the establishment of Yallambie as a suburb from early farms to the Simpson Barracks and A.V.Jennings estate, Yallambie Rise.A snapshot history of Yallambie.Soft cover book, 82 pages, black and white illus, maps throughout. White cover with green writing and sketch of a tree.Inside cover in pencil: Noel Withersyallambie, yallambie primary school, simpson barracks, a v jennings, yallambie rise -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Then came gold: a history of the Diamond Creek Gold Mine: by Jock Ryan, 2001_
The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was active from the 1860s and by 1912 had 12 known shafts. This book outlines ownership and contains anecdotes about the mine.A short history of the Diamond Creek Gold MineBook, 9 pages. Black and white illustrations and maps. Yellow front page with clear plastic cover.John Mackey in pencil inside front cover.diamond creek, john l ryan, jock ryan, diamond creek gold mine, gold discoveries victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, Heidelberg: the land and its people 1838-1900; by Donald P. Garden, 1838-1900
This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings in 1838 to 1900.There is some reference to the 'annexation' of Greensborough in 1875 and the route of the Heidelberg-Eltham railway line, 1893.Hard cover book. 218 p., ill., maps. Slip cover has a drawing based on an early photograph of the Old England Hotel.Property stamps from Nunawading Public Library (cancelled from their collection)heidelberg, greensborough, donald garden -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Melbourne Parks and Waterways, Happy Hollow Farm Complex : Conservation Strategy [excerpts], 1996_07
This report was commissioned by the Melbourne Parks and Waterways in 1996. It contains a history of the place and building, and garden and landscape features. There is a Statement of Cultural Heritage Significance. Happy Hollow was occupied (and probably built) by Emmett Whatmough in 1893, and owned by John Cully McLaughlin. There are other family connections among the Greensborough district pioneers.Copy of document, 16 pages plus maps.happy hollow, whatmough, bell, mclaughlin, melbourne parks and waterways. cultural heritage significance -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The 1909 "Battle of Greensborough" / by John Gibson, 1909_
In 1909 military exercises were held in the Greensborough area. In this researched article the site is identified and activities related.This is the text of a presentation by John Gibson at the April 2013 meeting of GHS.2 pages, text, map and photograph.sugarloaf hill, bundoora, john gibson, greswell hill, latrobe house -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne Water, Plenty River Waterway Management Activity Plan 2000, 2000_
This report covers the catchment of the Plenty River from its upper reaches in the Great Dividing Range to the confluence with the Yarra River at Viewbank. It discusses ecological diversity and methods of improving water quality and significant areas of the catchment. Includes a brief history of settlement along the Plenty River.This is a significant plan for the improvement of the Plenty River.207 p., maps, folding maps. Printed on white paper with black spiral binding and clear plastic front cover.plenty river, melbourne water -
Greensborough Historical Society
Maps, Plenty River, 1837o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Maps Plenty River Set of maps ...These maps show the land use along the Plenty River. Both Aboriginal and white settlements are shown.Set of maps showing the Plenty River. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Victoria: Yan Yean, prep. by Australian Section of Imperial General Staff, 1935
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Map Map Victoria: Yan Yean, prep ...Part of 1:63,360 series of survey mapsColour copy from original. Scale: 1: 63,360 (1 inch to 1 mile) 2 copiesRev. 1930 by Australian Survey Corps using RAAF Air Photos. yan yean -
Greensborough Historical Society
Planning Document, Diamond Valley Civic Centre and Neighbourhood Unit: Planning Proposal, 1960s
This document proposes the change of land use from farming and quarrying to residential. This also includes the proposal for a Civic Centre in the (then) Shire of Diamond Valley. The plans listed in the 'Schedule of Plans' on last page are missing.Includes proposal for the Aqueduct to be converted to an underground system. Includes statistics relating to population increase. Dark brown plastic folder. 23 foolscap-size pages. Maps, Application for Permits to subdivide land in the Greensborough area.partington family, mitchell family, whittingham family, albion reid, diamond valley civic centre, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, To-day's Map of Ivanhoe - Heidelberg; including Rosanna, McLeod, Watsonia, Greensborough to Eltham, 1937-1953
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Map Map To-day's Map of Ivanhoe ...Map of the suburbs of Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia, Greensborough and Eltham. Dates to mid 1950s. An Advertiser on this map may be found in the Hurstbridge Advertiser Friday 17 December 1937, page 7: "Lyon Bros, of Eltham garage, suggest in their advertisement on the front page of this issue. that motorists should have their cars checked over by them before Christmas, so that any 5mall defects which might militate against the pleasure of the trip, might be remedied." As does "The Montsalvat Plant Farm" in The Age of Saturday 5 September 1953, page 48.Shows early streets and open space in these areas.Fold out map in pale blue cover. Cover dimensions: 21.5x15cm. Map is surrounded by advertising for local businesses.ivanhoe, maps, heidelberg, rosanna, macleod, watsonia, greensborough, eltham -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Western Port chronology 1798-1839 : exploration to settlement, 1984
Extracts from log books and journals of explorers and travellers from the time George Bass entered and sketched the harbour in 1798, combined with rare charts and plates. This compilation brings life to European activity at Western Port during the thirty-seven years that preceded Melbourne's founding. xiv, 110 p. : ill., facsims., maps ; 24 cm. ISBN 0959065202