Advertisement in the local paper for John Miers Electrical Store, Main Street Greensborough (1960)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, john miers electrical store

The Victorian Parliament will hang portraits of two female members of parliament, Lady Millie Peacock, first woman to be elected to the parliament, and Pauline Toner, first woman cabinet minister. and local member. Black and white text, two photographspauline toner, victoria parliament, millie peacock

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

Christopher Foster, age 11, was sick of not being able to find yabbies in the Plenty River. He wrote to a local Councillor and asked that the River be cleaned up.Digital copy of newspaper article, black text and black and white image.plenty river, chris foster

Advertisement in the local paper for Basil Rogers, television and radio sales and service of 30 Main Street Greensborough 1966Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, basil rogers

Advertisement in the local paper for Watsons at 108 Main Street Greensborough 1966.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, watsons

Program of events for Greensborough Festival 1988, with articles on preparation of banners and the local Boys' BrigadeLinks: 00529:05543 Black and white, lift-out guide, 4 p.Published in Diiamond Valley News 4 October 1988grensborough festival 1988

Local Scene reports by Rosalie Bray include the Diamond Valley Gem Club, Greensborough Secondary College technology night and self defence classes at Yandell Kindergarten.Newspaper clipping, black and white text.greensborough, watsonia

Watsonia local Neil Burns set 6 national records in his sport of gliding.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.neil burns, gliding, watsonia

Developers were looking at a large block of land in Carnon Street Greenhills, but locals oppose the multi-unit development [2007]. In 2018, the site has been developed with a small area of land on the site left with vegetation.Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text and colour image.carnon street greenhills

Local Scene reports on activities by local groups. This edition reports on Greensborough Toastmasters and the Angling Club. Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text.greensborough news

'Local Scene' outlines school holiday activities in the Greensborough area and reports that the Japanese exchange student has left Greensborough Primary School. Newspaper clipping, black and white text.greensborough primary school

Four local children, members of the Australian Youth Choir, will sing in Europe. Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.greensborough primary school, australian youth choir

Business card for Greensborough and Diamond Valley Estate Agency PTY Ltd, representative: W.G.Perrow, Main Street Greensborough (1960s)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers and other sources, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of business card.main street greensborough, greensborough and diamond valley estate agency

Matchbook from Oriental Jade, Main Street Greensborough (1990s)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers and other sources, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of matchbook.main street greensborough, oriental jade

Advertisement for Greensborough and Diamond Valley Estate Agency Co. Pty Ltd, Main Street Greensborough (1959). This advertises a 2 bedroom house for 2,937 pounds.Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers and other sources, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, greensborough and diamond valley estate agency

Digital copy of an article about hockey player and Greensborough local Jim Irvine who went on to play for Australia in the 1976 Olympics where Australia won a silver medal. Digital copy of news article, black text and image.jim irvine, greensborough hockey, hockey

A family living near the Plenty River in Montmorency are concerned about the noise of mini-bike riders and their effect on local bird life. [1973]Digital copy of newspaper article, black text.plenty river montmorency, montmorency

A selection of reports on local Greensborough activities. [1973] Includes reports on the development of the De Blonay Crescent Reserve, Greensborough Red Cross, and the aims of Watsonia High School.Digital copy of newspaper article, black text.de blonay crescent reserve, red cross, watsonia high school

A history of the Watsonia RSL sub-branch was launched in 1995. The book is "The Tin Shed and beyond" by Shirley Hardy-Rix.Newspaper clipping, black text with photograph.watsonia rsl sub-branch, watsonia rsl

Watsonia Special School was re-named Concord School by the Victorian Premier John Cain (photograph). Includes other local information from "Local Scene in Watsonia by Rosalie Bray". Newspaper clipping, black text with photograph.concord school bundoora

Account of the 25th anniversary re-union of Watsonia High School. Includes other local events as part of the "Local Scene in Watsonia with Rosalie Bray".Newspaper clipping, black text.watsonia high school, rosalie bray

Les Morrall of Greensborough is a 2018 Leader Local Sports Star Senior Nominee for his participation in motor sports over 50 years.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .leader local sports star awards, les morrall, greensborough - people

Premier Daniel Andrews flanked by Eltham state Labor MP Vicki Ward and Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan, last week announced Labor would duplicate 3km of track between Greensborough and Montmorency plus 1.5km between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen. In this article local MPs Colin Brooks and Vicki Ward are shown standing on Greensborough Station.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .hurstbridge rail line, greensborough, montmorency, daniel andrews, vicki ward, colin brooks

In 2003 a steering committee investigated the feasibility of setting up a branch of the Bendigo Bank in Watsonia. This article continues to seek community support for the Bank.Community involvement in local matters.News article. Black and white text and colour photo. 2 copies.Date written in pen.bendigo bank, community banks, watsonia, macleod, laurie joyner, rosalie bray

The Greensborough Festival 1988 was part of the local bi-centenary celebrations. These articles name the festival Committee and explain the creative style of the event.Community involvement in the Diamond Valley.Photocopies of 2 news articles. Black and white text and photos.greensborough festival 1988, rosalie bray, greensborough plaza, diamond valley

Three pages of articles with information on clubs and players in the 1966 season of Australian Rules Football in the Diamond Valley Football League.Historical information on the Diamond Valley Football League.Copy of 3 pages from local newspaper. Text and photos of footballers.diamond valley football league, dvfl, greensborough football club, australian rules football 1966

The Busybird Publishing Studio Gallery opened in Montmorency in 2013 with an exhibition of paintings by Lin van Hecke, inspired by the murder of Jill Meagher. The Gallery is owned by Kev Howlet and Blaise van Hecke.This is a new gallery opened in Montmorency, aiming to bring local artists together.News article, text and colour image.DV Leader May 22 2013.busybird publishing studio gallery, linvanhek, lin van hecke, blaise van hecke, kev howlett, montmorency

This obituary for Watsonia man Harold Weidlich was written by Rosalie Bray.Harold Weidlich was a member of the Watsonia Progress Association and a founding member of the Watsonia Cricket Club. He was also a local butcher.Copy of newspaper article "Local Scene in Watsonia"harold weidlich, watsonia progress association, watsonia cricket club, rosalie bray

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.