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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Grimshaw Street Greensborough, 13/12/1935
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Grimshaw Street ...Article from the Hurstbridge Advertiser (13/12/1935) reporting on the proposed construction of Grimshaw Street and who was responsible for paying for it. Includes reference to many Greensborough streets.2 page article downloaded from the National Library of Australia. Copy 2: Item # 540.heidelberg road trust, grimshaw street, cordner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Bushranging, murder and capture of the murderer, 02/11/1866
Article from 'Colonist' newspaper (2/11/1866) reporting on the capture of bushranger Robert Bourke in Diamond Creek.Has references to Greensborough.5 page article downloaded from National Library of New Zealand website 'paperspast'. bushrangers, greensborough, murder, robert bourke, diamond creek, hurstbridge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Anthony makes plans, 24/11/1987
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Anthony makes ...Report on cancer patient Anthony Smith and his plans to overcome his illness.Photocopy of news article from Diamond Valley Leader (24/11/1987)anthony smith, cancer patients, watsonia football club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A tale of two cultures, 18/01/2012
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping A tale of two ...Patsy Coverdale discusses her book 'North Queensland in black and white'. Ms Coverdale is a member of GHS.Newspaper article text and colour photograph.Date in pen: DV Leader 18.1.2012patsy coverdale, authors, bama -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clippings, Methodist church, 1931_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clippings Methodist ...Activities of the Greensborough Methodist Church. Articles written by David Medhurst, local correspondent for the Hurstbridge Advertiser.Mentions the family names as follows: Knapsey, Partington, Weaver, Carse, Scholes, Iredale and Quirk.Three newspaper cuttings of stories regarding the activities of the Greensborough Methodist church in the 1930's.Nildavid medhurst, hurstbridge advertiser, knapsey, partington, weaver, carse, scholes, iredale, quirk, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Drainage calls come flooding in, and, Library heeds call of the e-book, 20/01/2012
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Drainage calls ...Article 1 "Drainage calls come flooding in" deals with the drainage problems throughout Banyule in the aftermath of the Christmas Day 2011 floods. Article 2 "Library heeds the call of the e-book" discusses some of the digital technology available at Yarra Plenty Regional Library.Newspaper clipping. 2 articles, one with colout image.DV Leader 20/1/2012christmas day 2011, floods, drains, tom melican, yarra plenty regional library, ebooks, digital technology., banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diphtheria outbreak in Greensborough, 28/07/1899
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping Diphtheria ...A detailed account of the diphtheria outbreak in Greensborough in 1899. It is taken from the report of Heidelberg Council's Health Officer Dr Phillips. An account of the sanitary conditions in early Greensborough.2 pages downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia). greensborough, health, sanitation, diphtheria. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, The Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years - 1850-2000, 1850-2000
This page deals with some of the history of the Greensborough Uniting Church as told by Sylvia Davey (nee Sutton). The photograph is of Sylvia and her new husband leaving the Greensborough Methodist Church after their marriage in 1934. The small newspaper clipping celebrates Sylvia's 90th birthday (circa 1994) and was written by Rosalie Bray.Contains anecdotes about the early days of the Uniting (Methodist) Church in Greensborough.One page article, including photograph, copied from book. Includes newspaper clipping about Sylvia Davey, the bride in the photograph.On newspaper clipping "by Rosalie Bray"greensborough methodist church, greensborough uniting church, sylvia davey, sylvia sutton, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clippings, Diamond Valley News, Loyola at risk 1994, 22/02/1994
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clippings Loyola at risk ...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
Newspaper clipping, Disastrous fire in Greensborough, 26/09/1930
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Disastrous fire ...This 1930 article by correspondent David Medhurst outlines the fire at Councillor Jessop's home in Alexander Street and subsequent calls for the establishment of a fire brigade in Greensborough. The article was downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).Original reports of the fire and local support for establishment of a fire brigade in Greensborough. 2 pages downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia), corrected and reformatted.fire brigade, greensborough, david medhurst, councillor jessop, jessop, fire -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Sensational accident. Picnic van upset. 1896, 28/12/1896
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Sensational ...Greensborough and district has always been a popular spot for picnickers but his Boxing Day picnic ended in disaster. [The injured were treated at The Farmers Arms Hotel]An account of the dangers of fast travel on country roads.2 pages. Page one has a facsimile of the article downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia); page two is a transcription of the article.road accidents, picnics, greensborough, diamond creek -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Labour picnic, 27/01/1925
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Labour picnic. 1 ...Greensborough has been a popular place for picnics This article describes the first annual Labour picnic organised by the women's committee of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labour Party in 1925. A highlight of the day was a trek to the Batman Apple Tree in Bosch's orchard.This picnic was held at Mr Bosch's orchard and visited the "Batman" apple tree.1 page printed both sides. Article downoaded from Trove (National Library of Australia)batman apple tree, picnics, orchards, greensborough, australian labour party -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Fruit historic to the core, 29/07/1988
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Fruit historic ...Local historian Kevin Patterson discusses the origins of the "Batman" apple tree on the banks of the Plenty River.Photocopy of news clipping from "The Sun" 29/7/1988Handwritten in black pen "The Sun" 29/7/1988.batman apple tree, greensborough, kevin patterson, frederick flintoff, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, City of swimming pools, 08/03/1937
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping City of swimming ...A report on the opening of the Greensborough swimming pool in the Plenty River 1937.This pool on the Plenty River still exists today.Article downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).greensborough, swimming pools, plenty river, heidelberg city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Town named after a dashing military man, 1836o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Town named after ...A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. Some mentioned people are Henry Smythe, Major Anthony Beale, James Chapman, Edward Green and Mr A Grimshaw; all of whom were early pioneers of the Greensborough district.A photcopy of a newspaper clipping from the Diamond Valley Leader.Nilgreensborough, henry smythe, major anthony beale, james chapman, edward green, wragge family, usher family, black family, flintoff family, meagher family, robert whatmough, jessie angus. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, The 12-Mile Local Landmark Pulled Out By Vandals, 31/01/1984
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping The 12-Mile ...A newspaper article relating the history, significance and later theft of a 12 Mile marker from the Grimshaw Street location were it had stood since the very early days of settlement of the district. The road marker had been a local landmark. A photocopy of an article fromt the Diamond Valley News.Nilgrimshaw street, melbourne gpo, 12 mile marker, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greenhills: by name and appearance, 04/07/1978
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Greenhills ...The article was written by Rosalind Resigh as part of a series on the origins and history of local communities.Gives the historical details of Greenhills and adjoining areas of Greensborough.A photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Greenhills.Nilgreenhillls, andrew yandall reserve, a k lines, cecil jessop, partington, sutherland homes, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historians fight for historic tree by Anna Whitelaw, 27/09/2011
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Historians fight ...Greensborough Historical Society are calling for a 170 year old apple tree once owned by John Batman to be given heritage protection.The "Batman apple tree' in Greensborough is believed to be the last existing tree from those brought to Victoria from Tasmania by John Batman. The tree was planted on the present site by the Flintoff family in 1841.A4 printout of article from Banyule and Nillumbik Weekly. Colour photograph and textjohn batman, batman apple tree, flintoff family, greensborough historical society, noel withers, dennis ward -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, O, what a teacher by Jasmin Burge, 12/10/2011
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Newspaper O ...Celebrates the 27 year teaching career of Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver.Written by Jasmin Burge, Greensborough Historical Society memberNewspaper article, text and coloured photo.Photo caption: Watsonia Heights Primary School teacher Les Oliver during his retirement celebration.les oliver, watsonia heights primary school, jasmin burge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Council buys new 'park', 09/06/1987
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping Article Council ...Diamond Valley Council honours a commitment to purchase land for public open space in the South East Riding of Diamond Valley in 1987. The land is in St Helena Road Greensborough adjacent to St Katherine's Anglican Church.This land abuts St Katherine's Church St Helena, originally built by Anthony Beale and named for his wife Katherine Rose. Newspaper article photocopied onto A4 page, 3 columns of text under black and white photograph of Cr Margaret Devlin at St Katherine's Church St Helena. 2 copies.Diamond Valley News Tuesday June 9, 1987 - page 7.anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, parks greensborough, beale reserve -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, All roads lead to map of stories, 27/04/2011
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping All roads lead ...Family history of Josiah Holloway, origins of street names in the subdivision of Eltham History of Eltham and origins of street names connected with pioneers of the area.Newsprint, gray scale. Photograph of Keylock's Bridge on Diamond Creek at ElthamDV Leader April27 2011, p23josiah holloway, jack shallard, susanna maria bible, bradbury, henry brougham, handfield, fay harcourt, violet bank, kangaroo ground, bells hillroad, shalbury avenue, beard street, brougham street, main road, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, First Years at Port Phillip: by Robert Douglass Boys, 1935_
A history of the discovery of Australia with emphasis on the settlement of Victoria or 'Australia Felix' from the Henty Brothers in Portland in 1834 to the proclamation of the Town Coucil of Melbourne in 1842Chronology of the development of white settlement in VictoriaHard cover, green binding., title in black text on front cover. 158 pages. A chronology of Victoria from 1834 to 1842. Includes newspaper articles relating to the book pasted in front end paper.Inscribed on fly-leaf by author "To A R Kenyon with kind regards R D Boys August 8,1935."victoria-history henty-brothers portland australia-felix melbourne-history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Red Cross Fete during World War 1, Greensborough, 03/11/1917
This photograph shows the Greensborough Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Cross during World War 1. Taken outside the Rechabite Hall during the Red Cross Fete. See caption file for names. (Newspaper Article dated 3/11/1917 about a Red Cross Bazaar [1914-1918])Shows many of the early residents of Greensborough. An example of the social work being undertaken in the area in the early 20th century.2 x A4 pages, photocopied. One of photograph and second of caption for photographgreensborough, red cross, red cross ladies auxiliary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, History of Briar Hill Primary School No 4341, 1927o
A short history of Briar Hill Primary School. Contains notable events, photographs and some newspaper articles.History of Briar Hill primary School compiled by GHS member Marilyn Smith.Plastic folder contains copies of photographs and articles relating to Briar Hill Primary School.Marilyn Smith (in pencil on top of page 1). M. Smith is compiler of folder.briar hill primary school, briar hill, marilyn smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Correct the spellang!, 22/06/2011
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Correct ...McLaughlins Lane was named after Michael McLaughlin who settled in the area in 1840. An office error misspelt the name to McLaughlans Lane and family members have approached council to correct the mistake.Shirley Black was a foundation member of the Greensborough Historical Society and a long time resident of the area.Newspaper cutting from Diamond Valley Leader 22/6/2011, p16. Photograph of Shirley Black who was campaigning to have McLaughlans Lane Plenty returned to its original spelling of Mclaughlins LaneDate written in pen.shirley black, mclaughlin family, mclaughlans lane plenty, street names -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greensborough Heritage Weekend, 27/10/2010
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Greensborough ...Advertises the first Heritage Weekend organised by Greensborough Historical SocietyGreensborough Historical Society was incorporated in 2010 and this advertises the first major function.Coloured newspaper cutting, green and yellow. Advertising Heritage Weekend on 13-14 November 2010Handwritten on top - DV Leader Oct 27 2010 p16.greensborough historical society, diamond valley learning centre, heritage weekend -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visit to Australia 1954, 24/04/1954
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Royal visit ...Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne. In these articles the royal children are joining their parents on tour.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.4 black and white newspaper photographs of the Royal family, including Prince Charles and Princess Anne, on tour in 1954royal visit 1954, queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, prince charles, princess anne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Royal visits 1950s, 07/06/1956
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Royal visits ...5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, reporting on Queen Elizabeth's visits to Commonwealth countries, including Sierra Leone, Fiji and SuvaAn example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, black and white photographs with captions.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Queen returns to London, 17/05/1954
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Queen returns ...Shows the excitement of the Queen's return from the Australian Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.Front page of The Argus newspaper May 17 1954. Black and white text, coloured photograph of the Queen 'stepping ashore in Britain for the first time in six monthe'queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Queen Elizabeth II, 14/01/1955
Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in magazines and newspapers circa mid to late 1950s.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.3 portraits of Queen Elizabeth II published in newspapers and magazines in the 1950s. Black and white or colour.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, royal portraits