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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Group Playing Tennis at Plenty, 1933, 1933_
... Group Playing Tennis at Plenty, 1933. ...Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a group of people playing tennis at Plenty, 1933.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, School swimming sports at Greensborough Pool, circa 1980s, 1980s
... School swimming sports at Greensborough Pool, circa 1980s. ...Photographs of a school swimming carnival at Greensborough Pool circa 1980s.This Pool was demolished to make way for the Watermarc complex.Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.greensborough pool, watermarc -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Dot Jewell and friends - BBQ at Montmorency Bowling Club, 1970s
... Dot Jewell and friends - BBQ at Montmorency Bowling Club ...Part of a group of photographs copied from the collection of Dot Jewell of Montmorency. This photograph is labelled and shows Dot Jewell and friends at a barbeque at Montmorency Bowling Club.Digital copy of colour photograph. Photograph is labelled.dot jewell, montmorency bowling club, barbeques -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Barnett family at 122 Main Road Lower Plenty, 1930c
... Barnett family at 122 Main Road Lower Plenty. ...The Barnett family at 122 Main Road Lower Plenty. (Left to right, standing: Mick, Bill, Elsie, Ivy, Amile,Les,(Kneeling) Marg Barnett, Margaret Blackbourn, Margaret Barnett, Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, barnett family, 122 main road lower plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Bridesmaids at wedding of Marjory Barnett to Arthur Mountford, 1945c
... Bridesmaids at wedding of Marjory Barnett to Arthur ...Bridesmaids at wedding of Marjory Barnett to Arthur Mountford (left to right) Dorothy Brown, Audrey Brown. Photograph taken at 122 Main Road Lower Plenty. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, marjory barnett, arthur mountford, dorothy brown, audrey brown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Mrs Budge at St Katherine's, 1942c
... Mrs Budge at St Katherine's ...Mrs Budge at St Katherine's Church St Helena. Her husband was stationed at Watsonia Barracks. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, budge family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Plenty River in flood 1972 at Rand Street crossing (3), 1972_
... Plenty River in flood 1972 at Rand Street crossing (3) ...Plenty River in flood Greensborough 1972. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Plenty River in flood 1972, view at the Rand Street Crossing, 1972_
... Plenty River in flood 1972, view at the Rand Street ...Plenty River in flood at the Rand Street Crossing. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of James Chapman and Susan Chapman at Greensborough Cemetery, 15/03/1875
... Grave of James Chapman and Susan Chapman at Greensborough ...Grave of James Chapman (died 1875) and Susan Chapman (died 1895) in Plot#H6 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there.Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.james chapman, susan chapman, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Mary England at Greensborough Cemetery, 18/01/1951
... Grave of Mary England at Greensborough Cemetery ...Grave of Mary England (died 1951) in Plot# P1 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried thereDigital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.mary england, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Georgina L. Kaye at Greensborough Cemetery, 25/09/1925
... Grave of Georgina L. Kaye at Greensborough Cemetery ...Grave of Georgina L. Kaye (died 25/09/1925) in Plot# J3 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009. Her son was Councillor W A SantonGreensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.georgina l kaye, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L. Withell at Greensborough Cemetery, 30/10/1929
... . Withell at Greensborough Cemetery ...Grave of John H. Withell (died 07/05/1930), Prudence A. Withell (died 24/06/1931)and John T.L. Withell (died 30/10/1929) in Plot#E9/E10 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. John Henry Withell died 07/05/1930.Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john withell, prudence withell, john t l withell, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of James Chapman and Susan Chapman at Greensborough Cemetery, 15/03/1875
... Grave of James Chapman and Susan Chapman at Greensborough ...Grave of James Chapman (died 15/03/1875) and Susan Chapman (died 17/03/1895) in Plot#H6 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the districtDigital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.james chapman, susan chapman, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Georgina L. Kaye at Greensborough Cemetery, 25/09/1925
... Grave of Georgina L. Kaye at Greensborough Cemetery ...Grave of Georgina L. Kaye (died 25/09/1925) in Plot# J3 Greensborough Cemetery. Her son was Councillor W A Santon.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.georgina l kaye, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Henry Anning Splatt at Greensborough Cemetery, 17/11/1886
... Grave of Henry Anning Splatt at Greensborough Cemetery ...Grave of Henry Anning Splatt (died 17/11/1886) in Plot#G9 Greensborough Cemetery. Post 2012 descendants of some pioneer families have been replacing damaged headstones.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.henry anning splatt, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clippings, Diamond Valley News, Loyola at risk 1994, 22/02/1994
... Loyola at risk 1994 ...These articles deal with the proposal, in 1994, to sell off the former Loyola Seminary building on Grimshaw Street Watsonia. There are articles on the history of the Jesuit order and seminary as well as an expression of interest from Loyola college (all written by Duska Sulicich) and a letter to the editor and petition by local resident J Schluter.Loyola is a landmark building on Grimshaw Street but it has, at times, been under threat of redevelopment.Photocopies of 4 news articles, with text and black and white images.loyola college, watsonia, jesuits, seminary, loyola, duska sulicich, schluter. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
... Life at Willis Vale ...The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Alwyn - 1950s and 60s by Faye Fort, 1947-1969
... Life at Alwyn - 1950s and 60s by Faye Fort. ...Faye recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. partington family, greensborough, alwyn, alan partington, farming -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, June Roberts, Brian and June Roberts at 'Blackjack', 1956o
... Brian and June Roberts at 'Blackjack' ...Brian and June Roberts moved to Hume Street Briar Hill as newlyweds. June's story recounts the development of their home on the Plenty River and the friendships with neighbours. A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.11 typed pages.june roberts, brian roberts, briar hill, blackjack, hume street, suburban life -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, New look at bullying - Sherbourne Primary School BH5013, 26/11/2015
... New look at bullying - Sherbourne Primary School BH5013 ...Sherbourne Primary School is the location for a new film on tackling bullying, produced by Greensborough resident Jerry Farsoun. The film is called "Sliding Doors".News clipping, black text, colour image.sherbourne primary school, jerry farsoun, bullying -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlets, What happened at the pier: Memory Keepers revisit the past, 2015_10
... What happened at the pier: Memory Keepers revisit the past ...Exhibition including artifacts, performances and accounts of migrant experiences of people who entered Australia via Princes and Station Piers Port Melbourne. The exhibition was initially displayed at Diamond Valley Library in October 2015 with a forum discussion follow up at Eltham Library in May 2016. The exhibition was curated by Lella Cariddi of Multicultural Arts Victoria.Exhibition booklets, program notes and photographs immigration, multicultural arts victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A girl at Government house: an English girl’s reminiscences, ed. By Helen Vellacott, 1932_
... A girl at Government house: an English girl’s reminiscences ...An English girl's reminiscences: 'below stairs' in Colonial Australia. Set in Sydney and Melbourne.145 p., illus. (some col.).Signed by author.helen vellacott, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Alwyn - 1950s and 60s by Faye Fort, 2011
... Life at Alwyn - 1950s and 60s by Faye Fort. ...Faye Fort recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages and handwritten manuscriptfaye fort, partington family, alwyn, whatmough park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Butterworth family at Hewitt-Keys wedding, 21/08/1912
... Butterworth family at Hewitt-Keys wedding. ...The Butterworth family were a Greensborough pioneer family and later owned the Greensborough newsagency. Photograph of the combined Hewitt/Keys family on 21/08/1912 at Edith’s wedding at the Old England Hotel Heidelberg. Back row from left: Nellie Butterworth (nee Hewitt), Ethel Keys, Edith Tyrell (nee Keys), Zillah Mehegan (nee Keys), Amelia Roy (nee Hewitt). Front row from left: Mabel Keys, Edward Keys, Myrtle Keys, Eliza Keys (nee Joyce), Lila Keys. Digital copy of black and white photograph.butterworth family, hewitt family, keys family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Trentham and District Histroical Society Inc, Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 / by Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson, 2012_
... Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 / by ...A compilation of the war records of the men and women from the Trentham area who served in the Boer War, World War I and World War II. Authors/compilers are Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson from Trentham and District Historical Society.This book is a tribute to all who served from the Trentham area.126 p., illus. Cover in black and white shows photographs of soldiers and nurses.trentham, trentham and district historical society, world war i, world war ii, boer war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, The Time when three men owned Watsonia; St Katherine's Church at St Helena; When the railway came to the Diamond Valley, 29/09/1964
... Church at St Helena; When the railway came to the Diamond Valley. ...Three articles from 1964 on the history of suburbs in the new Shire of Diamond Valley - Greensborough, Watsonia and St Helena.Articles on the building of Greensborough, Montmorency and Watsonia Railway Stations, and establishment of St Helena.Pp. 28-30 of Diamond Valley News, 29 September 1964.greensborough railway station, montmorency railway station, watsonia, watsonia railway station, beale family, frank watson, shire of diamond valley, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
... World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery. ...Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Government Printer, Wartime vegetable growing at home, 1941_
... Wartime vegetable growing at home ...In this book, people are urged to grow some of their own vegetable requirements at home in order to support the War Effort. Issued by the Victorian Department of Agriculture, instructions are given on all aspects of home vegetable growing.24 pages, balck and white text and illustrations.victoria department of agriculture -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Ely family at football, 1955-1965
... Ely family at football ...John Ely and friends ready for football at Greensborough Football Club. Mascot is Arthur.Digital copy of black and white photograph printed.Caption on backjohn ely -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Boy scouts at Greensborough, 26/03/1910
... Boy scouts at Greensborough ...Article describes the Easter camp of 600 scouts at Greensborough in 1910.Copy of newspaper article, black text.