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Greensborough Historical Society
Document collection, Watsonia development [Lambourn and Devonshire Roads], 2019_
In 2003, a proposal for a 5 storey building on the corner of Lambourn and Devonshire Roads Watsonia for an apartment complex, medical centre, shops and cafe was approved by VCAT, despite strong opposition by local residents. The proposal did not proceed. In 2019 a proposal for a 2 storey medical centre, cafe and residence was approved for the site and construction commenced. Collection of documents comprising history of development proposals by Rosie Bray, concept illustrations, archtect's plans, photograph and copy of newspaper clipping.watsonia, lambourn road watsonia, devonshire road watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet and article, Diamond Valley Local History Tour 2019, by Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 22/10/2019
Cover article written by Rosie Bray. In addition to YPRL booklets which have a brief history of each site visited, there are leaflets on Anglican parish of Diamond Creek; Nillumbik Cemetery; Ellis Cottage; Greensborough Cemetery and Sutherland Homes for ChildrenBooklet (2 copies) containing a brief history of sites visited on the Library's Diamond Valley Tour 2019, with 21 p. of supplementary information by various writers and 6 photographs taken on the tour.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, st katherines church st helena, andrew yandell reserve, greensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Welcome to the Greensborough RSL Sub-branch Remembrance Day Service 2019, 2019_11
Booklet from the annual Rembrtance Day Service held by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief history of the meaning of Armistice or Remembrance Day.12 p. black & white text, col. photographsHandwritten on cover: "101 anniversary of WWI ending"remembrance day 2019, armistice day, greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Diamond Valley News, Toc H Lights, 2000_
Article from "Born in a Barn" a history of the Greensborough Uniting Church, of which Tom Vickers was a member. This article deals with the Toc H Lights project in which members installed lights and safety equipment in homes of elderly. Tom Vickers was an active member of the Toc H.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of article copied from bookvickers family, tom vickers, greensborough uniting church, toc h -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, 80th Anniversary Greensborough Methodist Church 1935, 05/04/1935
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Brief history of Methodist worship ...Brief history of Methodist worship in the Greensborough area, with an account of the pageant held in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the church.2 p. black and white text and photograph, copied from Trovegreensborough methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, 'The Pictures' at Greensborough, by Dawn Bennetts (Petts), 2019_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne History of cinemas operating ...History of cinemas operating in Greensborough 1920s to 1960s.18 page folder, black and white text, newspaper clippingscinemas, ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatres -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Peter Christian, The genealogist's internet, 5th ed., by Peter Christian, 2012_
"Essential guide to researching your family history online".430 p., paperback book, black & white illustrationsgenealogy, family history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Royal Historical Society of Victoria et al, Writing and publishing local history, by Rosalie Triolo, Helen Doyle and Katya Johanson, 2017_
Writing and publishing local history: a guide for first-time authors and historical societies, by Rosalie Triolo, Helen Doyle and Katya Johanson is a Revised edition of "Publishing History: a guide for Historical Societies". 83 p., paperback, col. illus.authorship, local history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Get ready to cruise with classic wheels, 07/02/2018
Revheads can indulge in a slice of history when vintage cars line the grounds of Loyola College for the annual classic car show. [2018]News article 1 page, black text and colour image .loyola college, annual classic car show, watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, John Gibson et al, Interviews and Recordings by John Gibson, 2011-2016
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Oral history stories written ...Oral history stories written by John Gibson came from these original interviews with Betty Thatcher (2011), Bill and Thelma Hutchinson (2012), Eric Barclay (2014), Graeme and Lorraine Collins (2011), Jean Luxford (2016), and Keith and Margaret Willimott (2011). Three presentations at GHS meetings are also recorded: Felicity Williams on teaching history and research into the soldiers on the "Fallen Soldiers' Memorial" (2011), Noel Withers on the Bosch family of Greensborough (2011) and Val Wilson on the Brown Brothers of Bundoora.CD-ROM with 7 interviews and 3 recordings of presentations at GHS meetings. 2 copies.oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History awaits young star, 28/03/2018
Jaryd Clifford, a legally blind teenager from Diamond Valley hopes to become the first Australian to compete in athletics at both the Paralympic and Olympic GamesNews article 1 page, black text and colour image .paralympic and olympic games, diamond valley athletics club, jaryd clifford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, James Jupp, The Australian people: an encyclopedia of the nation, its people and their origins, ed. by James Jupp, 2001_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Entries on history of immigration ...Entries on history of immigration and settlement in Australia, and its effects on Australian society and culture.The standard work on immigration and ethnic groups in Australia.940 p. hardback, maps, tables, photographsimmigration, australia history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Random House Australia Pty Ltd, Australia through time. 2003 {11th] ed, 2003_
Entries on events in Australia from 1868 to 2002Hardback. 570 pa., tables, col. and black and white illus.australia history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Journal, Jane Rizzetti, Banyule Homestead Subdivision: a personal view, by Janine Rizzetti, 2014_10
Account of community concerns about development of the Banyule Homestead, and a photograph of the Homestead.2p. photocopy of article in History News, Issue 374, Oct/Nov 2014banyule homestead -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc, Friends of Westgarthtown Inc. News. Vol. 14, No. 3, November 2010, 02/11/2010
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Information on Westgarthtown ...Information on Westgarthtown history and personalities, including photographer Fred Kruger, the Ziebel family, and the origins of the Pura Milk brand.8 p. newsletter, with leaflet westgarthtown, thomastown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Leigh Rogers, Keepers of the history, by Leigh Rogers, 2011_
Article on Mick and Marg Woiwood, historians and recipients of Nillumbik's Citizen of the Year award in 2011.Black and white text, colour photographmargaret woiwod, mick woiwod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Eric Stephensen, A Rousing of a riding, by Eric Stephensen, 1978_06
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A humourous history of the North ...A humourous history of the North Eltham area21 p, typescript duplicated on yellow papereltham north -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, The Soldiers Memorial Avenue, Queens Domain, Hobart, 2015_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne History, description and maps ...History, description and maps of the Soldiers Memorial Avenue Hobart. Includes map, with location of memorial trees.Single sheet printed in colour both sideswar memorials, hobart -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, History of International Women's Day: Centenary 1911-2011, 2011_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Short history of International ...Short history of International Women's Day, presented to participants in the IWD Dinner 2011.Leaflet, printed in colour both sides, laminatedinternational womens day -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Buy a shop: Shop 6 Hopkins Street Greensborough, 01/11/1995
Shop 6 Hopkins Street Greensborough: brick veneer shop built 1977, for sale November 1995. Sales history: Sold March 1998 for $100,000; July 1995 $112,500, May 1985 $15,000, March 1982 $7,000 and March 1976 $4,500.Newspaper clipping, Real Estate advertising.hopkins street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, Australian Family Tree Connections, Australian Family Tree Connections August 2002
Monthly, holdings include 23 issues August 2002 -May 2015Printed in colour and black & white, photographs family history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster, The Age et al, Time Chart of Australian History [to 1980], 1980c
A timeline of Australian history from the first Australians, European exploration and discovery to 1980. Prepared by Ila Brown for The Age. Includes timeline, maps and photographsSet of 4 laminated posters, printed in colour on one side.australia history, australia exploration -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Dot Stanvi, Interview with Dot Stanvi, by Peter Simmenauer, 30/07/2018
Dot Stanvi nee Romeril was born in Briar Hill and lived there until moving to Watsonia, where she and her husband lived for 22 years. She is the sister of John Romeril1 p. typescriptoral history, briar hill, watsonia, romeril family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, John Romeril, Interview with John Davidson Romeril, by Peter Simmenauer, 22/07/2018
John Romeril was born in Briar Hill and recounts his memories of living there during the Depression. When he married, he built a house in Santon Street Greensborough where he lived until 1974.4 p. typescriptoral history, briar hill, greensborough, romeril family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Margaret Stone, Greensborough - A History 1835-1988, with reference to Greensborough Primary School, 1835-1988
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A History of Greensborough from ...A History of Greensborough from 1835 to 1988, with details on Greensborough Primary School. Includes scanned photographs and newspaper articles.Digital copy of book.greensborough history, greensborough primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Brush with history, 17/06/1995
Greensborough artist Alan Sartori show some of his work at the Alan Sartori Gallery in Diamond Creek.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.alan sartori, sartori gallery diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Obituary Mr William Poulter, 06/04/1934
An outline of the life of William Poulter, a pioneer of the Greensborough district. Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.william poulter, greensborough history, poulter family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Greensborough [changes after the electric train line opens], 19/10/1923
An outline of the changes in the Greensborough district following the advent of the 'electric train', particularly in housing development.Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.greensborough history, husrstbridge railway line, greensborough station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of articles, Ian McLaughlin, Yallambie Wordpress Articles, 2014-2018
Folder contains a set of articles from Ian McLaughlin's Yallambie Wordpress website, published 2014-2018. Articles cover many aspects of local history.Red folder containing printouts from Yallambie Wordpress.ian mclaughlin, yallambie, yallambie wordpress -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Fennell continues family tradition, 26/09/2018
Ben Fennell will continue a family history dating back more than 100 years when he runs out for Greensborough next year. Ben is the grandson of Don McDowell.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .greensborough football club, ben fennell, don mcdowell, mcdowell family