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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Green and growing 150 years: Historical snapshots of All Saints' Anglican Church Greensborough, 2005_
Anglican services have been held in the Greensborough area since 1839 (at St Katherine's St Helena) with services at All Saints' beginning in 1855. This volume celebrates the 150th anniversary of those first services. It outlines the history of the church and lists the Vicars and organisations associated with All Saints' Greensborough.An anniversary book with general information about the Greensborough area.56 pages, colour and black and white photographs. all saints anglican church greensborough, st katherines church st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Police File: born in, lived in and worked in Greensborough / compiled by Marilyn Smith, 1902o
In this collection, Marilyn Smith has collected information on members of the Victorian Police in Greensborough, including W.A. (Alan) Partington, Trevor Partington, Geoff Tulloch. Also included are news clippings about the establishment of the Greensborough Police and photographs of the Police Station.A brief history of Policing in Greensborough.31 page article, text and photographs, housed in plastic folder with clear cover..police - greensborough, alan partington, trevor partington, geoff tulloch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, The Tom Vickers Family Story / compiled by Marilyn Smith, 1879-2006
Tom Vickers was the local Greensborough pharmacist and well known identity. This collection was compiled by Marilyn Smith with the cooperation of Mrs Beryl Vickers, who made available family photographs.A collection of information relating to a Greensborough identity, Mr Tom Vickers.Collection of photogaphs and newspaper clippings in black folder with clear cover.tom vickers, beryl vickers, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Banyule Community Calendar 1997, 1997_
This community calendar is distributed to residents of the City of Banyule each year. Each year it focusses on an aspect of the local community. The 1997 calendar contains photographs of historical landmarks in the City of Banyule. Some council services are detailed in the centre liftout.The annual report is a record of the activities and services in the Banyule City Council area.28 page calendar. Colour illustrations of historic places. Includes 30 page liftout of Council information.banyule city council, banyule community calendar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Banyule Community Calendar 2003: Postcards from Banyule, 2003_
This community calendar is distributed to residents of the City of Banyule each year. Each year it focusses on an aspect of the local community. The 2003 calendar contains photographs scenic views within the City of Banyule. Some council services are detailed in the back pages.The annual report is a record of the activities and services in the Banyule City Council area.28 pages. Colour illustrations of scenic views in Banyule. Some council information at back of calendar.banyule city council, banyule community calendar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greensborough Focus: 29th February 2008, 29/02/2008
News and information from Greensborough College Term 1 2008. Includes some House Swimming Sports results.8 page newsletter, text and images. Page 1 on College letterhead.greensborough college, greensborough focus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Leslie Iredale and Mary E Iredale, Greensborough Cemetery, 28/07/1963
Grave of Leslie G Iredale (died 28/07/1963) and Mary E Iredale (died 03/11/1949) in Plot# F13 Greensborough Cemetery. (Mary E Iredale was born Mary Ellen Louisa McDowell in 1889 - she was the daughter of Susan Elizabeth Poulter (born in Greensborough 1859 - Died in Greensborough 1921) and William McDowell (born in Raffrey, Co. Down 1853 - Died 1929) Information supplied by Bruce McDowell, Mary's Great Nephew).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.leslie george iredale, mary e iredale, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Music is Jessie's life, 1986c
This article celebrates the music of Jessie Angus (nee Partington) and outlines her association with the Diamond Valley Choir and other choirs. , A tribute to a Greensborough identity including background information on the Choral Society. Newspaper article and black and white image.jessie angus, jessie partington, jessie scholes, diamond valley choral society, diamond valley choir, eleanor simms -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Jessie hits high note on birthday, 01/10/1991
This article celebrates the 80th birthday of Jessie Angus (nee Partington) and outlines her association with the Diamond Valley Choral Society and other choirs. A tribute to a Greensborough identity including background information on the Choral Society. Newspaper article and black and white image.jessie angus, jessie partington, jessie scholes, diamond valley choral society, cordner, e r cordner festival choir -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, DVFL Football Record 28th August 1982, 28/08/1982
DVFL preliminary final round August 28 1982. In Division One, Lalor vs Greensborough. The booklet list players for each team and information about each of the clubs in the competition.Football records are generally disposed of after the match but this one has survived for 30 years.24 page booklet printed in black and white with blue DVFL logo on front cover.greensborough football club, dvfl, diamond valley football league, finals series -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Watsonia - a short history, 1934o
A history of the Watsonia with no definite author shown and no references. Information requires verification. [By inference etc. The author was John Kellow]5 pages of typed text.Handwritten on last page in red pen: "Kellett - Greenswood Dve" followed by in pencil: "Kellow 9 7 72"watsonia, electric station estate, black family. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Montmorency, 1836o
A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall and first published on the GHS website. Some information about the early owners of the "Montmorenci Estate".3 pages of text and photographs.montmorency, june hall, greensborough, donnithorne, stuart donaldson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Memorabilia: Did You Know [Article on water powered flour mills], 1842o
Contains a brief history of the various flour mills that existed on the Plenty River upstream from Greensborough and some others in the district.Contains some hard to find information on district flour mills and their fate.A one page article on Plenty River flour mills written by Jim Allen.Niljanefield mill, george coulstock, john brock, peter hurlestone, carome mill, thomas mill, plenty river, yan yean reservoir, boadles mill, marsh farm, diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Third Fleet Convicts, 1791_
Lists all the convicts in the Third Fleet alphabetically and names the ships on which they were transported.It also gives information such as birth place, length of sentence and date of conviction.A 126 page hard cover book with coloured outer covers.Pencilled words on inner flyleaf.sydney cove, penal colony, transportation, convicts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Funeral service for William Alan Partington, 09/09/2002
A record of the funeral service of William Alan (Alan) Partington, a well known Greensborough identity.Information on descendents of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.18 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clipping. In clear plastic spiral binder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, william alan partington, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Funeral service for Winifred Gertrude Partington, 17/07/2002
A record of the funeral service of Winifred Gertrude (Wyn) Partington (nee Leed) a well known Greensborough identity.Information on a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.11 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clipping. In clear plastic spiral binder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, wyn leed, wyn partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter re Private James William Poulter, 16/04/1920
Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter (died 1918, buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery; Gouy; Aisne; France) and copy of a letter from his mother giving details of her knowledge of the burial.Information about the Poulter family, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages. Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter and copy of a letter from his mother.james william poulter, poulter, greensborough, war graves -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Poulter Genealogy, 1834o
Information about Susannah Forge (nee Poulter), daughter of Samuel Poulter and Susan Haylock. Includes an article from the Wangaratta Chronicle Feb 13 1901, relating the bushfire at Mrs Forge's property.3 pages. Downloaded from internet site.poulter family, susannah forge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical Document, Gilding Family, 1837o
These emails share information on the Gilding family of Greensborough and include the text of George Gilding's will.7 pages of email transcripts (dated 2006) detailing the Gilding family tree.Some pen inscriptions adding further entries.gilding, george gilding, iredale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, They've had to go, 05/08/1980
Tom Skals ran Skals Motors in Main Street Greensborough until it was demolished in 1980 to make way for new development and the widening of Main Street.Photograph and information on Skals Motors and the family's history in the area.Yellowed original news clipping. Text and photograph of Tom and Greg Skals at Skals Motors.skals, skals motors, tom skals, greg skals, main street, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule Council Services & Information 2014/2015, 2014-2015
This publication is distributed to all households in the City of Banyule and outlines the Council services available.56 pages, colour illustrations.banyule, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Creases in club's records, 28/10/2015
Lauren Cleary from Greensborough Cricket Club is researching the club's history and seeks information from the public.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough cricket club, lauren cleary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The Fallen Soldiers' Memorial: Greensborough War Memorial Park, 2016_04
Details of 15 soldiers from the Greensborough district who lost their lives in World War 1. With photos of some of Leigh Conkie's chainsaw sculptures, and of the Greensborough War Memorial (Fallen Soldier's Memorial) first erected in Main Street in 1919, now in the Greensborough War Memorial Park. The booklet was prepared for a group walk around War Memorial Park. Updated October 2019 for Heritage Day talk and BBQ at War Memorial Park. Updated version contains information on Homefront Project chainsaw statues.16p., A5 booklet, black & white and col. photos. Updated 2019greensborough war memorial park, world war i, war memorials greensborough, leigh conkie, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, homefront project, homefront sculptures -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Cemeteries: our heritage / edited by Celestina Sagazio, 1992_
This book covers various heritage cemeteries throughout Victoria and includes tips on maintenance as well as information on using cemeteries as a research tool. There is a small section on St Katherine's Cemetery St Helena.184p., illus.st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Old Victorian country pubs sketchbook, 1976_
Information and sketches of 29 Victorian country hotels.64 p., illus.hotels -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ballarat and western goldfields sketchbook, 1970_
Information about Western Victorian goldfields towns, including Ballarat, with sketches.64 p., illus.ballarat, victorian goldfields -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Carlton & Parkville sketchbook, 1976_
Information about Carlton and Parkville, with sketches.63 p., illus.carlton, parkville -
Greensborough Historical Society
Work on paper - Folder of Documents, War Memorial Park Greensborough, 2011_
Folder of documents about War Memorial Park Greensborough including aerial photographs and title documents (collected by Ian Bryant) and other information on War Memorial Park bordered by McDowell Street, Ester Street, Henry Street and Vermont Parade Greensborough.Folder of documents - 2 ring binder and A4 printed pages in plastic pockets.greensborough war memorial park, public space, war memorials, ian bryant, parks banyule -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Banyule Volunteer Awards 2016, 2016_
This volume lists the nominees for the 2016 Banyule Volunteer Awards. Includes information on the volunteers' work in the community. Other award nominees covered include Young Volunteer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Volunteer, Multicultural Community Volunteer, Community Volunteer, Good Neighbour and Citizen of the Year.40 pages, colour illus.banyule volunteer awards 2016 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Level Crossing Removal Project: Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade. Issue #1, July 2016, July 2016
Updates and information sheets on changes to train infrastructure and services on the Hurstbridge line as part of the Victorian Government's Level Crossing Removal Project. Includes the Hurstbridge Line Duplication Updates 2022- .Bulletins vary with regard to size and numbering; most have colour illustrations. Includes separate leaflet about FAQs on Planning Scheme Amendment required to conduct project works associated with the Hurstbridge Line Upgrade.level crossing removal project, hurstbridge rail line