Short history of the Puffing Billy Railway, from the 1900 Upper Ferntree Gully - Gembrook railway line to its rebirth in 1955, operating between Belgrave and Menzies Creek, later extended to Gembrook. Written to commemorate the 20th anniversary and the official re-opening of the Lakeside to Gembrook line on October 18, 2018.4 p. typescript with col. photographspuffing billy railway

Account of Rosie's trip to the British War Cemetery at Sidon, Lebanon to visit her father's grave, and further travels in Lebanon and Syria in 200220 p. typescript, col. photographsrosie bray, tom thrupp, world war 2

Article on Eltham and its council; particularly the clashes in the 1970s, between "conservatives" and "progressives".Newspaper clippingeltham

Record of ownership of 216 Nepean Street Greensborough 1916-1997, Grace Park areaPhotocopies of four Certificates of Title and other land documents, with summary of land ownership 1916-1997nepean street greensborough, grace park

Painted by Sylvia Jones 1960s from a photograph of Lower Plenty Hotel taken 1940s.Oil on canvas painting, framed and glazedlower plenty hotel, sylvia jones

History of production and use of passenger vehicles in Australia 1896 - 1980.Hardback, 239 p., black & white and colour photographs, dustjacket.motor cars

Story of the12 war time sculptures installed in Greensborough War Memorial Park in 2003, and their replacement by the series of Homefront Sculptures April - November 2018Text, sketches and colour photographs in looseleaf foldergreensborough war memorial park

Reminiscences of James Salisbury, who emigrated to Victoria with his family in 1908, covering life in Kinglake, Collingwood, Fitzroy and Melbourne.Paperback, black and white text and photographs, 43 p. 2 copies"To Mrs Taller, in appreciation of help given, 1982"kinglake, collingwood, fitzroy, melbourne, james salisbury

Short history of the Klomp Club (Kids love our mission programs) which ran from 1973 to 2002 with the participation of the Scipture Union, Greensborough Uniting Church and Wendy Dean from the All Saints Anglican Church2 p. document, with col. photographklomp club, greensborough uniting church, all saints anglican church greensborough

Macquarie Dictionary advertised as the "Australia's national dictionary"2223 p. hardback, w. dust jacketdictionaries

Previously published as Bakewell Ward News. Councillor Mark di Pasquale is the ward representative on Banyule Council.2 p. text and photographs in colour.bakewell ward, mark di pasquale, banyule council

Rosemary Hassett's recollections of her childhood in Greensborough, growing up in the Spear family2 p., typescriptspear family, rosemary hassett

Contains a bibliography and list of collecting organisations. A resource book on the subject of Australian nurses and midwives.76 p., stapled, printed in black & white, colour photographsnurses, midwives

Formation of Yan Yean Reservoir and its part in Melbourne's water supply system128 p. paperback, black and white and colour illus.yan yean reservoir, water supply

Story of Ned Kelly and his associates, and the second progress report of the Royal Commission of Enquiry into the Kelly Outbreak, and songs and tales from the Kelly country.Hardback, 183 p. illus.ned kelly, bushrangers

General information about nutrition services offered by nutritionist Sarina Lococo at Eltham Leisure Centre in 2002.4 page pamphlet, black text on yellow paper.eltham leisure centre

An annotated map of the Shire of Eltham showing places of interestColoured map, folded four times, annotated with historical notes and descriptions of physical and natural featuresshire of eltham

Life, family and career of John Samuel White (1837-1926), Greensborough resident, politician and long-time municipal councillor. Additional information from D. Slattery: "John Samuel White Family issue daughter Elizabeth Ann b 1863 Kyneton died 1896 South Yarra aged 30 BDM3867 Married 1891 Robert John Smith issue Victor Robert b 1892 d 1892 2mths, Elizabeth Ann b 1896 d 1898 2yrs "5 p., typescript, one sepia photographjohn samuel white, politicians

Bill Cantwell, Vietnam veteran, was the model for the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park 1 p. transcribed article with colour photographbill cantwell, greensborough war memorial park, homefront sculptures, homefront project

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 the background to the construction of the extension of the railway line between Heidelberg and Eltham, and the effects of the railway service on the Greesnborough, Briar Hil and Montmorency areas.3 p. OCR transcript of original article (copied from Trove)railways, hurstbridge rail line

The Victorian Archaelogical Survey managed this study onbehalf of the Ministry for Planning & Environment. The study was intended to provide a brief history of Aboriginal and European occupation and use of the area and an outline of the geography of the chief areas of cultural heritage concern, with recommendations for protection of significant cultural sites and recommendations for further research, survey and consultation.115 p., photocopy, unbound. Illus., mapsplenty river

Albert Fox was a piano tuner and manufacturer. This book is a collection of his reminiscences. He was the founder of Darnum Musical Village in country Victoria.59 p., stapled book, photographspianos, albert fox, darnum musical village

This is a submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission, which periodically reviews electoral representation in municipal areas. The last review of Banyule City Council was in 2007.7 p. typescript with colour mapbanyule city council, brag banyule residents action group

Outline of events leading to independent separate representative government for Victoria in 1850, and information on electoral districts and parliamentary members in the Greensborough and surrounding areas to date. Talk presented by Anne Paul to a GHS General meeting on 29 June 2019.90 p. in loose leaf ring binder. Text, maps and colour illustrations. Printed copy of PowerPoint presentationgreensborough, victoria parliament, anne paul

Biographical notes about Leigh and David Hay, community residents and activists, with additional details by Rosie Bray9 p. text and colour photographshay family, david hay, leigh hay

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

In 2003, VCAT approved an application to build a 5 storey building comprising apartments, shops, medical centre and cafe on a site on the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia, despite strong local opposition. The proposal did not proceed, but a new proposal was approved in 2019. News clipping, text and colour image. Copy 2 has note attached.watsonia, devonshire road watsonia, lambourn road watsonia

In 2003, VCAT approved a proposal for a 5 storey building comprising arpartments, medical centre, shops and cafe on a site on the corner of lambourn and Devnshire Roads watsoni, despite strong local opposition.News clipping, text and colour image.watsonia, lambourn road watsonia, devonshire road watsonia