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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph Collection, Anne Paul, Lower Plenty Bridge and surrounds, 2002c
Six photographs of the area surrounding the Old Plenty Bridge in Lower Plenty6 colour photographs lower plenty, plenty river, old plenty bridge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Lower Plenty houses: Slide 79, 1990s
Photograph shows a residential street in Lower Plenty - the Plenty River is behind.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No caption. Printed maker's mark on slide "Kodak Kodachrome Slide"lower plenty, plenty river, residential development -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Lower Plenty footbridge, Sep. 1955
The Eltham-Yarra Glen Road as designated originated at the Shire of Eltham boundary at the Plenty River. West of the river the road was known as the Heidelberg-Eltham Road. The section from the Plenty River is now known as Lower Plenty Road which becomes Main Road. The footbridge no longer exists but was originally sited to the south, adjacent to the old Lower Plenty Bridge, now part of the Plenty River Trail. Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.1955-09, eltham-yarra glen road, lower plenty footbridge, lower plenty, lower plenty bridge, lower plenty road, main road, plenty river trail, bridge construction, infrastructure, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Lower Plenty footbridge, Sep. 1955
Tony Carberry and J. Jolly The Eltham-Yarra Glen Road as designated originated at the Shire of Eltham boundary at the Plenty River. West of the river the road was known as the Heidelberg-Eltham Road. The section from the Plenty River is now known as Lower Plenty Road which becomes Main Road. The footbridge no longer exists but was originally sited to the south, adjacent to the old Lower Plenty Bridge, now part of the Plenty River Trail. Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.1955-09, eltham-yarra glen road, lower plenty footbridge, j. jolly, lower plenty, lower plenty bridge, lower plenty road, main road, plenty river trail, tony carberry, bridge construction, infrastructure, shire of eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph (Copy), Anne Paul, Water Watch under old bridge, Lower Plenty 1990s, 1990s
Two views of "Waterwatch" working around the bridge over the Plenty River in Lower Plenty.2 colour photographs printed on paper, handwritten captionslower plenty, plenty river, waterwatch -
Greensborough Historical Society
Aerial Photograph, Banyule Road / Lower Plenty Road, 1972c
Viewbank, Rosanna and Lower Plenty area, showing Lower Plenty Road and Banyule RoadAerial survey photograph, black and whiteviewbank -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River bank at Greensborough 2015; Diving platform, 16/08/2015
Steps on the Plenty River embankment in Greensborough, part of the old Plenty River pool, this is the base of the diving platform. A River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough was conducted by Melbourne Water in 2015.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Aqueduct crossing the Plenty River, Greensborough 2019, 02/07/2019
The aqueduct crossing the Plenty River, 2019, overgrown with vegetation. Originally part of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipeline, all that remains is the bridge that once carried the pipe over the Plenty River. This photograph was taken from the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. 3 colour digital photographsplenty river trail, maroondah pipetrack, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river, graffiti -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Business Card, C. Aarons, Moral - "Never Attempt to Pass the Plenty Bridge Hotel.", c.1920
Circa 1920 Business Card: Plenty Bridge Hotel, Lower Plenty via Heidelberg C. Aarons, Licensee Humorous business card warning motorists of the dire consequences attempting to negotiate the Plenty River Bridge should they decide to pass by the hotel with stopping.marg ball collection, c. aarons, car crash, golf club hotel, lower plenty bridge hotel, plenty bridge hotel, lower plenty bridge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River at the aqueduct crossing Greensborough 2019, 02/07/2019
The Plenty River at the aqueduct crossing, 2019, showing graffiti on the river bank rocks. Originally part of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipeline, all that remains is the bridge that once carried the pipe over the Plenty River. This photograph was taken from the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. 2 colour digital photographsplenty river trail, maroondah pipetrack, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river, graffiti -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking east from the northern side of Lower Plenty Road (opposite Bannockburn Road) as it crosses the Watsonia Drain, Viewbank, c.1965, 1965c
Transmission power lines visible in distance behind the Lower Plenty Hotel (in centre upper) and parts of Heidelberg Golf Club. In the foreground a bulldozer can be seen commencing roadworks for the re-alignment of Lower Plenty Road for the new Lower Plenty Bridge crossing.Medium format 120 6x6 black and white negative film, 1 frameheidelberg golf club, lower plenty, lower plenty hotel, road construction, viewbank, watsonia drain -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River bank at Greensborough 2015; Rear of lower Main Street shops, 16/08/2015
Vegetation on the Plenty River embankment in Greensborough. A River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough was conducted by Melbourne Water in 2015.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River bank at Greensborough 2015; Trees, 16/08/2015
Tree on bank of Plenty River in Greensborough. A River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough was conducted by Melbourne Water in 2015.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, Snowy River Mail, Newmerella - Valley of Plenty, March 1978
This book is a useful reference tool on the history of Newmerella.Four copies of a 80 pp soft covered stapled book with a light brown cover with the title, "NEWMERELLA - VALLEY OF PLENTY' in a darker brown print at the top. Below is an illustration of the Snowy River flats. It contains an outline of the history of Newmerella from the beginning of the 19th century until 1978. There are black/white photographs, detailed information and maps.newmerella-history valley-of-plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Aerial Imaging - Plenty River: by Ian Bryant, 2011_11
Investigates early land use along the Plenty River from north of the main aqueduct crossing in Greensborough to south of the golf course in Lower PlentyHistorical features seen from aerial and satellite images of the modern landscape may indicate earlier agricultural land usage.9 x A4 pages of text and colour annotated maps downloaded from nearmap.com.plenty river, ian bryant, lower plenty, greensborough, yallambie park, aerial photography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River bank at Greensborough 2015; Low water level, 16/08/2015
Low water level Plenty River in Greensborough. A River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough was conducted by Melbourne Water in 2015.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Plenty River Cultural Heritage Trail : Concept & management plan, 2005_07
Prepared for the Rotary Club of Greensborough and Plenty Historical Society by Dennis Ward, this report outlines the heritage importance of the Plenty River Trail around Greensborough.This is an ongoing project by Dennis Ward. This report is an early version of the 2011 Squatters, speculators and settlers: Plenty River Cultural heritage trail. (Item 258) 66 page report, Illus, (some col.) , maps. In red 2-ring binder.Some handwritten notes in last pages.plenty river cultural heritage trail, dennis ward, rotary club of greensborough, plenty historical society, plenty river -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Contract, Contract No.7, Shire of Whittlesea, Victoria. Plenty Main Road, 10 Dec 1888
Specifications for supplying 300 Cubic Yards of Metal on the side of the Main Plenty Road, between Yan Yean Road and the Plenty River Bridge, Whittlesea.3 sheets of paper held together with a brass split pin, includes General Conditions of ContractContract signed by William Henry Lockwood, Engineer, with Bryan McSweeney. Dated 10 December 1888.contract, william lockwood, main plenty road, whittlesea, yan yean road, bryan mcsweeney -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book - Article, Fiona Weaver, Lower Plenty River Archaeological Survey by Fiona Weaver [excerpt], 1991
Excerpt from Lower Plenty River Archaeological Survey by Fiona Weaver. Section 5 on Aboriginal archaeological sites in the Lower Plenty River area.A survey of First Nations sites in the Lower Plenty River area.Copy of part of book.lower plenty river, aboriginal sites -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 14.24. Plenty, 1979_05
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 14.24. Plenty. Parishes of Nillumbik 3310 and Morang 3183. Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Prominent streets include: Heard Road, Hillmartin Road and Yan Yean Road. Features include Plenty Primary School and Plenty Park.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, plenty - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, John McEwen and Co, Heidelberg Park Estate [Lower Plenty], 1913c
Copy of auction leaflet for the sale of land fronting the Plenty River. Known as Heidelberg Park, this land is in what is now Lower Plenty. Sale circa 1913Digital copy of auction leaflet, 1 page.heidelberg park, lower plenty, land sales -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River bank stabilisation 2015; path along the river, 16/08/2015
River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough 2015, conducted by Melbourne Water. This photo shows the path beside the Plenty River in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River bank stabilisation 2015; Steps to path, 16/08/2015
This photo shows the steps to the path beside the Plenty River in Greensborough. A River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough was conducted by Melbourne Water in 2015.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 13.23. Plenty, Middle Gorge, 1978_04
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map] 13-23. Plenty / Middle Gorge. Parish of Morang 3183. Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and Whittlesea 239. Prominent streets include: Gorge Road, Kurrak Road and Browns Lane. Features include the Plenty River and Plenty Gorge Park.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, plenty - maps, plenty gorge park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Amberley, Lower Plenty; Autumn Excursion to Lower Plenty area, 18 April 1998, 18/04/1998
Looking westerly across the Yarra from Westerfolds Park you can see a large and imposing building at the top of the escarpment above the river. This is the Christian Brothers Training Centre at Lower Plenty and known as Amberley. This significant building dates from 1930 when it was the rather grand residence of Oswald Darch. It was purchased by the Catholic Church in 1955 and has since been significantly extended.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 stripsKodak Gold 200-6activities, lower plenty, amberley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River bank at Greensborough 2015; Tree, 16/08/2015
This photo shows examples of trees growing beside the Plenty River in Greensborough. A River bank stabilisation project along the Plenty River at Greensborough was conducted by Melbourne Water in 2015.Digital copy of colour photographplenty river, melbourne water -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Melbourne Parks and Waterways, Lower Plenty River concept plan: Maroondah Pipe Track to Yarra River, 1994
Lower Plenty River concept plan: Maroondah Pipe Track to Yarra River. Includes suggestion of Plenty River Trail along the west boundary of the Heidelberg Golf Club.66 p., illus., colour map. Also, Draft copy of document.plenty river trail, lower plenty river, heidelberg golf club, mmbw, melbourne parks and waterways -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Old Lower Plenty Bridge, c.1970
Old bridge across the Plenty River at Lower Plenty now part of the Plenty River Trail. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views.Black and white photographmain road, plenty river, bridge, lower plenty, plenty river trail -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Russell Yeoman, Old Lower Plenty Bridge, c.1970
Old bridge across the Plenty River at Lower Plenty now part of the Plenty River Trail. Part of a slide show presentation "Bridges & Waterways of the Shire" by Russell Yeoman to the 13 September 1989 Society meeting. The presentation included slides of historic photos from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers collections as well as several recent views.Roll of 35mm black and white negative film, 4 of 7 stripsIlford HP4bridge, lower plenty, main road, plenty river, plenty river trail -
Greensborough Historical Society
Notes, Lower Plenty Bridge notes by Russell Yeoman, 18/10/1887o
Notes on the history of Lower Plenty by Russell Yeoman, Eltham Historical Society; including references to Andrew Ross from his "Reminiscences" and an article from Trove on the Lower Plenty Bridge. 3 typed pages.lower plenty, russell yeoman, andrew ross