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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, R. T. Hughes, Arithmetic Part III, by R. T. Hughes, 1939_
... Arithmetic Part III, by R. T. Hughes ...Arithmetic text book from 1939, property of Trevor Partington.Hardcover, 504 p.T. Partington Form 3b E. H. E. S. school textbook, partington family -
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Book, David Ratcliffe et al, Australian native plants for indoors, by David & Patricia Ratcliffe, 1987_
... Australian native plants for indoors, by David & Patricia ...Advice on how to adapt Australian native plants to indoor use.Previously owned by the Partington familyHardcover with dust jacket, 144 pages, colour illus. W. A. Partington, address and phone number written on fly leafindigenous plants, gardening -
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Book, Andrew R. Bonar, Life of Field Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, by Andrew R. Bonar, 1850_
... Life of Field Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, by ...The life story of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1769 – 1852, a leading military and political figure of 19th-century Britain. He defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.Good example of embossed book cover384 p. + advertisements, frontis. Gold and black embossed design on light brown coverWm. Chapple, Ballarat 1884 on fly leaf, bookseller's stamp "F. & A. Symons"duke of wellington, arthur wellesley -
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Book, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Letters and social aims, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1877_
... Letters and social aims, by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American writer. This is a compilation of his works published a few years before his death.Hardback, 267 p. + 36 p. advertisementsE. K. W. Symons, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria on fly leaf. Bookseller's label "A. B. Scott, second-hand bookseller, Swanston St Melbourne"essays, ralph waldo emerson -
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Article, Cordner, George Denis Pruen (1924-1990), by Gillian M. Hibbins, 1924-1990
... Cordner, George Denis Pruen (1924-1990), by Gillian M ...Denis Cordner was born at Diamond Creek in 1924. He described himself as 'an industrial chemist and spare-time footballer'. The Cordner family were Greensborough locals, several being local doctors.Copy of article made 04/04/2017, 1 page.Originally published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 17, Melbourne University Press, 2007denis cordner -
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Book, Monbulk: living in the Dandenongs, a social history, by Dorothy Williams, 1998_
... Monbulk: living in the Dandenongs, a social history, by ...History of Monbulk from early settlement in 1837 to 1997.Paperback, 325 p., black and white photographs, maps.monbulk, mount dandenong -
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Book, Thoughtful Joe, and how he gained his name, by Ruth Lamb, 1897_
... Thoughtful Joe, and how he gained his name, by Ruth Lamb ...An example of late 19th century childrens' book design.Hardback, 80 pages, col. frontispiece and title page. Embossed front cover, with col. illus."To dear Stuart, with all good wishes for a happy Christmas from R. Wedlich S. S. T. 1917"childrens books -
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Book, A River to cross, by Arthur Pike, 2001_
... A River to cross, by Arthur Pike ...A fictional account of an Australian soldier's memories of World War II and his travels to Japan 50 years later.Paperback, 222p.world war 2 -
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Book, Australia: a cultural history, by John Rickard, 1996_
... Australia: a cultural history, by John Rickard ...Cultural history of Australia, covering aboriginal society and white society to 1988.Paperback, 317 p,. black and white photographs. 2nd edition.australia history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Blue Mountains rediscovered: beyond the myths of early Australian exploration, by Chris Cunningham, 1996_
... Australian exploration, by Chris Cunningham ...Written from both an historical and geographical view, this book tells the story of early inland exploration across the Blue Mountains.Paperback, 192 p., col. photographs, black and white maps.blue mountains nsw -
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Book, The Nullarbor story, by Basil Fuller, 1970_
... The Nullarbor story, by Basil Fuller ...The history of development of the Nullarbor and the author's personal journey across this area of Australia. Hardback, 165 p., black and white photographs, col. dust jacket."C. G. Aitken"south australia, nullarbor -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A Field guide to weeds in Australia, by Charles Lamp and Frank Collet, 1976_
... A Field guide to weeds in Australia, by Charles Lamp and ...'Weeds' are plants which are not wanted in the area in which they are growing. This book covers many plants introduced into Australia and can be used to identify these plants.Hardback, 376 p., col. photographs, dust jacketRubber stamp of previous ownerweeds -
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Oral History, Allan Bishop remembers the early years. Interview by Dawn Bennetts, 1931o
... Allan Bishop remembers the early years. Interview by Dawn ...Recollections of Allan Bishop, resident of the Greensborough area for about 40 years, as interviewed and written by his niece Dawn Bennetts (nee Petts)8 page text, black & white and col photographsallan bishop, greenhills -
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Article, Whittingham Family by Rosie Bray, 1914-1918
... Whittingham Family by Rosie Bray ...A short article about the Whittingham family and their service in World War 1. Written by Rosie Bray, this article covers the four Whittingham brothers who lived in Greensborough.3 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, whittingham family, henry douglas whittingham, john cecil whittingham, leslie ernest whittingham, eric walter whittingham -
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Article, Watsonia: a talk by Noel Withers, 04/10/2017
... Watsonia: a talk by Noel Withers ...A short report by Rosie Bray on a talk presented by GHS President Noel Withers at Watsonia Library. Noel's topic was the history of Watsonia. One page, text and colour photographs; 3 printed photos.watsonia, greensborough historical society -
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Article, Diamond Valley Brass Band, by Rosie Bray, 1979_
... Diamond Valley Brass Band, by Rosie Bray ...A short report by Rosie Bray on the Diamond Valley Brass Band.One page, text and colour photographs.diamond valley brass band -
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Oral History, Nancy Fyfe Remembers, by Rosie Bray, 1959_
... Nancy Fyfe Remembers, by Rosie Bray ...Nancy Fyfe came to Watsonia in 1959. She shares her memories with Rosie Bray,2 pages, text and colour photographs.nancy fyfe, watsonia -
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Oral History, Memories of Macleod: Graeme Irwin remembers, by Rosie Bray, 1960o
... Memories of Macleod: Graeme Irwin remembers, by Rosie Bray ...Graeme Irwin and his family moved from Montmorency to Macleod in 1960. He shares his memories with Rosie Bray,3 pages, text and colour photographs.graeme irwin, macleod -
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Article, Kell's Cottage by Cherel Sartori, 1917o
... Kell's Cottage by Cherel Sartori ...Story of Kell's Cottage, built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This account was written by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.12 p., text and sepia and col. photographskell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
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Newspaper Clipping, Creekers beaten by mighty Darebin Falcons but still proud, 27/09/2017
... Creekers beaten by mighty Darebin Falcons but still proud ...Had this Diamond Creek team been brought together in any other era, its trophy cabinet would be flush with premiership cupsNews article 1 page, black text, colour image.vflw, diamond creek football club, darebin falcons football club, victorian football league women -
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Memoir, I loved growing up in the Burra by Ian Gilbert, 1950o
... I loved growing up in the Burra by Ian Gilbert ...Ian Gilbert recounts his life in Greensborough from 1950.Five p., typescriptgreensborough, ian gilbert -
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Oral History, Remembering Richard (Dick) Tooth, as told to June Hall [by the Tooth Family], 1932_
... Remembering Richard (Dick) Tooth, as told to June Hall [by ...The story of Greensborough local Richard (Dick) Tooth as told to June Hall by the Tooth family.3 p., typescriptdick tooth, richard tooth -
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Article, The Willis Diary by Anne Paul. Based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life, 09/04/1837o
... The Willis Diary by Anne Paul. Based on A Pioneer ...The Willis Diary by GHS member Anne Paul is based on A Pioneer Squatter's Life (Item158). The Willis family were early settlers at Lower Plenty, just near where the hotel and old bridge are today. Anne has reviewed and analysed this chapter from Historical Records of Victoria, Vol. 6. The Crown, the land, and the squatter, 1835-1840. She includes further information on the Willis family and photographs of the archaeological dig at the Bridge Inn Hotel Mernda in 2017.Diary of James L Willis from 1837, portraying hardships suffered in the young colony of Victoria.15 page, text and colour illustrations. Digital copy.willis family, plenty river, lower plenty, james willis, bridge inn hotel mernda -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Denise Scott by Anne Paul, 24/04/1955o
... Denise Scott by Anne Paul ...In 2017, GHS member Anne Paul, contacted comedian Denise Scott after meeting at the Banyule Volunteer Awards function. Denise agreed to answer some questions about her life growing up in Greensborough and this is the completed story.4 page, text and illus.denise scott -
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Photograph - Digital Image, June Hall with paintings by Doug Hall, 16/02/2017
... June Hall with paintings by Doug Hall ...GHS member June Hall is photographed with 2 paintings by her late husband Doug Hall. June donated these paintings to the Greensborough Historical Society. One of the paintings if of Oldstead Farm house that was sited at Oldstead Road Greensborough..Paintings are of the local area.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough historical society, june hall nee evans, doug hall -
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Painting - Digital image, Farm at Greensborough, by Blamire Young, 1907_
... Farm at Greensborough, by Blamire Young ...A photograph of a painting of a farm at Greensborough, around 1907, by Blamire Young.Colour photograph of painting.greensborough, blamire young -
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Memoir, My earliest memories, by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 06/04/2014
... My earliest memories, by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) ...Reminiscences of growing up in Greensborough and Briar Hill in the 1940s and 1950s, written by GHS member Val Wilson.13 p., typescriptgreensborough, briar hill, wilson family, val wilson(nee rolfs) -
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Oral History, My life in Montmorency, by Dot Jewell as told to June Hall, 2013_
... My life in Montmorency, by Dot Jewell as told to June Hall ...Reminiscences of post-war life in Beattie Street Montmorency, by Dot Jewell as told to June Hall.2p., typescriptmontmorency, dot jewell -
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Memoir, Recollections of Watsonia and Crellin Street Kinder, by Patricia Hogan, 1961_
... Recollections of Watsonia and Crellin Street Kinder, by ...Recollections of Watsonia in the 1950s and 1960s, written by Patricia Hogan.2 p., typescriptwatsonia, patricia hogan, crellin street kindergarten -
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Document, Memories of walking up the Plenty River, by William (Bill) Cecil, 1950o
... Memories of walking up the Plenty River, by William (Bill ...Bill Cecil remembers activities from his youth including rabbit hunting on the Plenty River1 page, typescriptplenty river, bill cecil