Copy of film of celebrations of the opening of Heidelberg Golf Club by Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Prime Minister of AustraliaDVD-R 120min. 4.7GB in plastic envelope. 30 mins.heidelberg golf club, stanley melbourne bruce

This article, written by noted artist Blamire Young, is a lyrical description of carts bringing produce from the Greensborough area to market. Young lived in Greensborough 1906-1908A description of Greensborough as a rural area in the early 20th centuryTypescript transcription of article in the Argus, Saturday 2 February 1907. 4 p. text and photographdiamond valley, horticulture, blamire young

Bush scene of local area, painted by Greensborough artist, the late Doug Hall.Oil painting of a bush scene, in timber frame.On back of painting "The Bush, Doug Hall"doug hall

Oldstead Farmhouse, painted by Greensborough artist, the late Doug Hall. Oldstead Farm was in the area around the present Oldstead Road Greensborough.Oil painting of a house, in timber frame.On back of painting "Oldstead Farm, Doug Hall"doug hall, oldstead farm, oldstead road greensborough

A branch line from the Outer Circle Line was built for the delivery of coal and paper pulp to the Australian Paper Mill at Fairfield. It operated as a branch from the Hurstbridge line until the 1970s, when the Australian Paper Mill plant changed to power by Bass Strait oil. 3 p., text , map and coloured photographs, pp. 4-6 of Nillumbik Custodian December (?) 2012husrstbridge railway line, outer circle railway line, australian paper mill

Lea and Glad Fraser ran the Bundoora Post Office, newsagency and licensed grocery from 1959 to 1968, when they retired to Queensland. They recently visited Bundoora.News article, text and photograph. frasers store bundoora, lea fraser, fraser family

Article on illegal ghost hunts in the abandoned buildings of the former Larundel Mental Hospital. Photographs include the hospital in 1975.1 p. text and black & white and coloured photographslarundel hospital, polaris

History of the establishment of the Greensborough Little Athletics Club in 1967, at Willinda Park, part of the growing Little Athletics movement. During the 1969/70 season, Briar Hill and Greensborough Little Athletics Clubs amalgamated to be come Greenbriar Little Athletics Club.4 p. text and coloured photographs; with 9 coloured photographs, some of which are printed in the document.willinda park, greenbriar litttle athletics club

This plaque commemorated the official opening of the Greensborough By-pass on 3rd March 1988.Digital copy of 3 colour photographsgreensborough bypass

Story of Atis Lejins' family emigration to Australia, life in Greensborough and his return to Latvia.22 p. text and black & white photographs"To GHS with warm greetings from Latvia!. Atis Lejins, Riga. 20.03.2017"atis lejins, greensborough, immigration

Written by Greensborough local David Medhurst, this article bemoans the effect of drinking on the population.1p. Reprint of Letter to the Editor, Heidelberg News , by D. Medhurst, Greensborough residentdavid medhurst, hotels

Willinda Park is at the end of Nell Street Greensborough. This article, written in 2017, is a description and history of ownership of the athletics park.Two page typescript, colour photographs.athletics, willinda park, william holmes, beatrice linda holmes, nell street greensborough

Walking guide to early Olinda buildings 1905-191524 p. pamphlet, map, photographs, with accompanying postcard from Patricia Hogan to Noel Withersolinda, mount dandenong

An antique horse-drawn plough which had been used by the Partington family and donated by Gary Partington in 2015, was stolen in December 2016 from the headquarters of the Greensborough Historical Society.Page 1 of Diamond Valley Leader. Text and colour photographs. Multiple copiesgreensborough historical society inc, partington family, ploughs

The aqueduct siphon bridge over the Plenty River, opened in 1891, was part of the pipeline bringing water from the service reservoir at Healesville, prior to the construction of the Maroondah Reservoir.News article, black and white text and photograph.aqueduct pipe bridge greensborough

Summary of the facts and legends regarding the planting of the apple tree which has become known as the Batman tree.2p. text with separate photograph"[pp.] 27-28 Vict. Nat. Vol. LIX June 1942"batman apple tree

Banyule Council held a launch of the newly erected playground equipment at the Grace Park playground, corner Henry and Louis Streets, on 2 March 2016. Report and photos by Rosie Bray4 p. text and colour photographs; with 8 colour photographs as printed in the documentEach photograph has identifying details written on the back, of the playground and attendees at the launch on 2 March 2016grace park

The 42 year old Greensborough swimming pool is to be demolished at the end of the 2006-07 season to make way for the new aquatic centrePhotocopy of newspaper articleswimming pools greensborough

Bruce McDowell recounts stories of the Coventry boys told to him by his grandmother, their youngest sister. Word document revised by Bruce in November 2017.1p., typescriptcoventry family

This history of Yallambie Homestead was written by Avril Salter in 1970. It covers the property since its original land grant, to the homestead until and after its alteration in 1923. A history of one of the areas homesteads which is still in use today.Research article, 43 pages, text only. Photographs which accompanied the original text were lost.yallambie homestead, yallambie, avril salter

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland

The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was active from the 1860s and by 1912 had 12 known shafts. This book outlines ownership and contains anecdotes about the mine.A short history of the Diamond Creek Gold MineBook, 9 pages. Black and white illustrations and maps. Yellow front page with clear plastic cover.John Mackey in pencil inside front cover.diamond creek, john l ryan, jock ryan, diamond creek gold mine, gold discoveries victoria

This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings in 1838 to 1900.There is some reference to the 'annexation' of Greensborough in 1875 and the route of the Heidelberg-Eltham railway line, 1893.Hard cover book. 218 p., ill., maps. Slip cover has a drawing based on an early photograph of the Old England Hotel.Property stamps from Nunawading Public Library (cancelled from their collection)heidelberg, greensborough, donald garden

Traces the name 'Montmorency' to France, then to Canada and Ireland. Makes some connection (unsubstantiated) to the naming of the suburb of Montmorency.3-page article, copied on pale blue paper.montmorency, r f riddiford

A history of the people and events that shaped the Montmorency RSL, including the Montmorency pioneers, the Barling and Petrie families.Includes a short history of the Montmorency area and some of the early settlers in the district.Paperback book, 168 p., illus, Green cover with illustration of RSL building. 2 copies.montmorency rsl, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, petrie family, barling family, montmorency

A history of the people and events that shaped the Eltham RSL. Includes biographical information on some life members of the Eltham RSL.Paperback book, 112 p., illus, Blue cover with illustration of RSL building.eltham rsl sub branch, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, eltham

Contents: Partington Family history: from Lancashire to the unknown; family tree [with corrections]; copies of photographs; obituary of Trevor Partington 2002.History of the origins of this Greensborough pioneer family. (2 files)20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Partington familyCollected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.partington family, alan partington, noel withers