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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Plenty River Greensborough, 1910c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...It shows the Plenty river in Greensborough in flood and the bluestone bridge at the bottom of the Main Street hill.The bluestone bridge was built in the mid 1860's and was demolished 1970's.A black and white photograph of a bridge over a river in flood.Nilgreensborough, plenty river, floods, bridges, bluestone -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Tourism Canada, Tall Ships Sail the Pacific, 1778-1978
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records the discovery of Canada by James Cook in 1778. Also later efforts of explorers in opening up the interior of the country.This book was issued for the bicentenary of the discovery of Canada by Captain James Cook RN.A full colour 35 page book on British Columbia, Canada and the history of its discovery.Nilcaptain james cook, canada, british colombia, simon fraser, alexander mckenzie, captain george vancouver, sailing ships -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Henry Cordner (1885-1943) and Edward Rae Cordner (1887-1963), 1885-1963
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Records some of the early history of the Cordner family including their sporting and education backgrounds. Written in 2011.Dr Edward Rae Cordner was a prominent local identity in Greensborough. His family were involved in many local causes. The family had a close association with the University Football club and the Melbourne Football club. His son Don won the Brownlow Medal in 1946.A half page article on the Cordner brothers.Nilcordner, greensborough, melbourne football club, university football club, brownlow medal winners, melbourne grammar school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Approach to Greensborough, 1947c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A vista of the top end of Greensborough in the late 1940's.Shows the development of Greensborough looking from the Melbourne approach side. Features the early power lines and post and wire fences along Grimshaw Street also dirt edges of the road, early street lighting and no footpaths.A black and white photograph of the approach to Greensborough in the late 1940's.Written in pen on back of photo: "Looking down Grimshaw St from the cutting near William St and Adeline Sts."greensborough, grimshaw street, post war era -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Drainage calls come flooding in, and, Library heeds call of the e-book, 20/01/2012
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
Article, Watsonia - a short history, 1934o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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, Watsonia [some memories] by John Kellow, 1934_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A short history of Watsonia and surrounding area. told in oral history format by John Kellow. This article is not referenced and details require verification. 5 pages of typed text.watsonia, electric station estate, black family, grace park, greensborough, john kellow. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diphtheria outbreak in Greensborough, 28/07/1899
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
Letter, Shire of Diamond Valley, Local Government Amalgamations 1994, 1994_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...In 1994 the state government of Victoria proposed local government amalgamations. This letter to residents of the Shire of Diamond Valley outlines proposals for this area.Letter to residents of Shire of Diamond Valley. 2 pages.shire of diamond valley, local government amalgamation 1994, greensborough, diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Disastrous fire in Greensborough, 26/09/1930
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
Oral History, The Dickson family story, 1952o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Ray and Bonnie Dickson moved to Greensborough in 1951, the area was mostly open space with few houses. Bonnie recalls and recounts her life in Greensborough in this interview with neighbour Rosalie Bray.There is some discussion of restrictions to house building in this post war period.3 typed pages of oral history and photograph of Bonnie Dickson. Copy 2: Item 695.bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
List, Friends of Greensborough cemetery, 1990c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...List of names of people and families associated with Greensborough Cemetery.One page list of names and addresses.greensborough cemetery, friends of greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Opening and Dedication of the new Greensborough Methodist Church, 05/02/1966
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The booklet was issued for the opening and dedication of the new Methodist Church in Greensborough on 5th February 1966.The booklet also outlines the history of Methodism in the Colony of Victoria and in Greensborough. It has a time line of significant events that led up to the opening. Also included are the Order of Service and lists of the Officers of the Church such as the then current Minister and Trustees and also a list of all Ministers of the Circuit to which Greensborough had been attached.A 16 page booklet issued for the opening of the Greensborough Methodist Church on 5th February 1966.Nilgreensborough, methodist church, 1966, ministers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Town named after a dashing military man, 1836o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
Article, Origins of the name "Greensborough", 1913_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...From an article on Victorian pioneers and their services to the state. This section describes the life of Mr Edward Bernard Green after whom Greensborough was named.Gives the origins of the name Greensborough and an outline of the life of the man behind the name, E.B.Green.2 x A4 pages downloaded from Victorian Historical Magazine (1913) Vol 3, Issue 10, pages 79-80.Cover sheet: Greensborough. Origins of the name 'Greensborough". Source: Victorian Historical Magazine (1913) Vol 3, Issue 10, pages 79-80.edward bernard green, greensborough, origins of name -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, St Helena and Anthony Beale, 1952_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The article was published after a visit by the Victorian Historical Society to St Helena.Information about the Beale family and their connection to St Helena2 x A4 pages downloaded from Victorian Historical Magazine (1952) Vol 24, Issue 96, pages 140-141. Victorian Historical Magazine (1952) Vol 24, Issue 96, pages 140-141. This is the transcript of a paper read by Mr A T Latham. The title is St.Helena and the subject is Anthony Beale and his connection with Greensborough. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historians fight for historic tree by Anna Whitelaw, 27/09/2011
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
Book, Ancestors of Eric Alexander Whatmough, 31/08/1917o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Lists 5 generations of ancestors from Eric Alexander WhatmoughA significant family history with links to Greensborough district in the 1800s, particularly in the 2nd to 5th generations.62 pages, b&w photographs. A4 printout of "Ancestors of Eric Alexander Whatmough" Clear plastic front cover and black card back cover.Some annotations of persons living in Greensboroughwhatmough family, eric alexander whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Heritage Information Pack August 2011, 2011_08
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This is an updated draft of Banyule City Council's "Heritage Policy and Plan". Its purpose is "To give strategic direction for improved understanding, protection and promotion of Banyule's heritage"This document lists sites in the City of Banyule assessed for their heritage value.261 pages plus appendices. Photocopied A4 book on white paper with red pages interleaved. Blue spiral binding, clear front cover and brown card back cover.bnayule city council, banyule heritage review -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Australian Legend by Russel Ward, 1978_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An Australian history book that deals with the idea of nationalism and how it developed in Australia.Hard cover book.336 pages, colour and black and white illus. Cover has painting of swagmen at camp.australia history, nationalism, australian legend, russel ward -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australians: Our lives through time. Volume 1, 1988_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...A history text published for Australia's bi-centenary in 1988. Looks at the social history of Australia.Shows the development of the Australian culture over 200 years.Soft cover. 256 pages, black and white illus., maps.Cover illustration of Charles Hill's "The Proclamation of South Australia"australia history, australia social conditions, libby tudball -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australians: Our lives through time. Volume 2, 1988_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...An Australian history text that details a social history of Australia from 1938 to 1988. Published to celebrate the bi-centenary in 1988Shows the development of the Australian culture over 200 years. Soft cover, 255 pages. Black and white illus and maps. Cover has Percy Trompf's painting "Bondi Beach"australia history, australia social conditions, libby tudball