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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Chapman family gathering 2012, 07/04/2012
Descendants of James and Susan Chapman at a 'reunion' in Greensborough 7th April 2012. Back row (l-r) Peter Blackbourn; Brian Poulter; Peter Chapman; Steve Whatmough; Karen Hough. Front row (l-r) Joanne Blackbourn; Helen Davies (descendant of George Chapman), Val Wilson, Denise Anderson; Shannyn Hough.Digital copy of colour photograph.chapman family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Hewitt - Keys family group, 1905c
Group photograph of members of the Hewitt and Keys family. From Nola Parish (nee Iredale) "This is a photo of taken at my grandparents wedding in Heidelberg and includes daughters of Edward Keys and his wife Eliza formally Elizabeth Hewitt who's maiden name was Eliza Joyce daughter of Thomas Joyce and Mary A'Hearn. The Keys family lived in Worns Lane Yarrambat formally Tancks Corner." A short history of the family is included.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph. Includes short family history.keys family, hewitt family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Four generations of the Medhurst/Partington family, 1934_
Photograph of four generations of the Medhurst - Partington family (l-r) Alan Partington, Elinor Partington (infant), seated David Medhurst and Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst).Continuing generations of Greensborough pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, elinor partington, david medhurst, annie may partington, annie may medhurst -
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Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington 1933, 1933_
Alan Partington in 1933. In this year he married Wyn Leed in Warragul where they lived for some years before returning to Melbourne and settling on the family property in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photographalan partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Henry Mitchell, 1915c
Photograph of Henry Mitchell (born circa 1851). The Mitchell family lived in Hailes Street, where Henry's father John was murdered in 1862. Henry was the superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School for over 30 years. His life story can be read cf: Advertiser (Hurstbridge), Friday 8 September 1933, page 4.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.henry mitchell, methodist church greensborough -
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Bereavement Card - Digital image, Ann Ruston - bereavement card 1868, 21/08/1868
Ann Ruston died 1868, aged 75 years. She was the mother of Peter Ruston who came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to early Greensborough families.Digital image of bereavement card.rustin ruston family, ann ruston, peter ruston, bereavement cards -
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Bereavement Card - Digital image, Ellen Partington - bereavement card 1903, 13/10/1903
Born 1827 in Rochdale England, Ellen was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of bereavement card.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, bereavement cards -
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Bereavement Card - Digital image, Peter Ruston 1907 - bereavement card, 03/12/1907
Peter Ruston came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He was one of the first bakers in the area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.peter ruston, peter rustin -
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Bereavement Card - Digital image, Robert Partington, 1857 - bereavement card, 01/02/1857
Robert Partington died shortly after the family arrived in Australia in 1857. Parents Charles Partington and Ellen (nee Whatmough) settled in Greensborough. Robert is buried with his Whatmough cousins in the Pioneer Children's Cemetery, Greensborough. A photo was taken of Robert on 31/1/1857, the day before he died. [Robert PARTINGTON b. Sep 1855, Lancashire, England d. 01 Feb 1857, Greensborough].Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.robert partington, pioneer childrens cemetery, charles partington, ellen whatmough -
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Photograph - Digital image, Anna Flintoff 1855, 1855c
Photograph of a portrait of Anna Flintoff dated circa 1855. The Flintoff family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed and leased land north of the present Civic Drive.Digital copy of black and white photograph.flintoff family, anna flintoff -
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Photograph - Digital image, Edward Theodore Flintoff [and grave], 1870c
Photograph of a portrait of Edward Theodore Flintoff and his grave. The Flintoff family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed and leased land north of the present Civic Drive. Edward died on 14/06/1899. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of colour photographs.flintoff family, edward theodore flintoff -
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Photograph - Digital image, Frederick Nevins Flintoff, 1850c
Photograph of Frederick Nevins Flintoff. The Flintoff family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed and leased land north of the present Civic Drive. A pioneer Greensborough family. A pioneer Greensborough family. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.frederick nevins flintoff, flintoff family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Log bridge to Willis Vale [1], 16/10/1903c
Photograph shows visitors crossing the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family. For many years this log bridge was the quickest way of reaching the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about 16/10/1903 during the funeral week of Ellen Partington.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, plenty river -
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Photograph - Digital image, Log bridge to Willis Vale [2], 16/10/1903c
Photograph shows visitors crossing the river to "Willis Vale" homestead, home of the Partington family. For many years this log bridge was the quickest way of reaching the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. [Thought to have been taken on or about 16/10/1903 during the funeral week of Ellen Partington.]Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, plenty river -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Marsh family, 1907c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph of Marsh family. marsh ...Photograph of Marsh family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.marsh family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Mavis Solum's old home, 1950s
Photograph of the home of the Thomas family. Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall".Digital copy of black and white photograph.Written on photograph: "Part of our old home now Kurrajong Avenue - Thomas"mavis solum, solum family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Mavis Solum (nee Thomas), 1950s
Photograph of Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) who provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall"Digital copy of black and white photograph.mavis solum, solum family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Saxam exterior, 1896c
'Saxam' was the home of the Kaye family (1886-1888) then William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg. Saxam Homestead is a distinctive and substantial timber homestead built in the late 1880s as one of the notable rural properties in the St Helena area. In 2014 the house still stands but is in poor condition with most interior features removed. Digital copy of black and white photograph. saxam, santon family, william santon, kaye family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Saxam interior, 1896_
'Saxam' was the home of the Kaye family (1886-1888) then William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg. Saxam Homestead is a distinctive and substantial timber homestead built in the late 1880s as one of the notable rural properties in the St Helena area. [Photo G. Studley]. Seated are Mr and Mrs Kaye, standing William Santon who was a local footballer, councillor and later Mayor of Heidelberg. In 2014 the house still stands but is in poor condition with most interior features such as this fireplace removed. Digital copy of black and white photograph.saxam, william santon, santon family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Gilding group 1, 1893c
Photograph of wedding group from Gilding family. The Gilding family lived in Greensborough. They operated a bootmaker's shop located on the west side of Main Street, north of the rail line.Digital copy of black and white photograph.gilding family, gilding -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Gilding family 2, 1903c
Photograph of a male member of the Gilding family. The Gilding family lived in Greensborough and operated a Bootmaker’s shop located on the west side of Main Street, north of the rail line.Digital copy of black and white photograph.gilding, gilding family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Gilding wedding, 1896_
Informal photograph of wedding party from the Gilding family. The Gilding family lived in Greensborough and operated a Bootmaker’s shop located on the west side of Main Street, north of the rail line. John married Harriet Flower Edmonds in 1896. Standing next to the bride is Bruce Heddle and his mother Mrs W Heddle. John relocated to Diamond Creek after this wedding.Digital copy of black and white photograph. -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Gilding portrait [man and woman], 1890c
Portrait of George Iredale and Anna Marie Iredale [nee Gilding]. The Gilding family lived in Greensborough and operated a Bootmaker’s shop located on the west side of Main Street, north of the rail line.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.gilding, gilding family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Iredale Family 1 [man and woman], 1890c
Photograph of members of the Iredale family - George Iredale and Anna Marie [nee Gilding]. In 1858, James Iredale owned the General Store in Main Street Greensborough, when it became the Town’s Post Office. The Farmers Arms Hotel was built on the corner of Main and Hailes Street in 1864 by George Iredale to cater for the ever increasing number of wood carters and other hauliers carting their wares between Melbourne, timber mills and the gold fields. The Farmers Arms Hotel is currently the site of the Greensborough Hotel. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.james iredale, george iredale, farmers arms hotel -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Grimshaw Street Railway Gates and Crossing Greensborough, 1930c
Two women are standing at the railway crossing gates, ready to open or close the gates [Possibly Iredale family?]. Originally thought to be the rail crossing at Grimshaw Street and Old Greensborough Road. In 2023, there is doubt that this is the case due to the double rail line and building in background. Please contact the Society if you have any idea where this is located.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rail crossing, iredale -
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Book, Ian Henderson, Celebrating God's love together / compiled by Bryan Henderson, 1985-2013
Contains "This is your life" and articles from "Church Life" 1985-2013. In 1985 Glyn Norris, a member of the congregation began interviewing church members and publishing them in a publication titled "Church Life". These stories were compiled by Bryan Henderson into this book. The Living Faith Church is an amalgamation of the Greensborough Methodist Church and St David's Presbyterian Church. This became the United Church, then part of the Uniting Church in Australia. The Greensborough Regional Church of Christ joined in 2006 to form the Living Faith Church. The stories of many Greensborough families are included in this book.257 p., illus. Paperback. 2 copies.On title page: "Presented to Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson".greensborough methodist church, st davids presbyterian church, greensborough uniting church, living faith church, greensborough church of christ -
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Book, Ian Henderson, Lemons, lace and apron strings: a family life / Florence Henderson, 2011_
Tells the life story of Florence Henderson (Hayes) nee Howard. The text is based on Florence's own writing and expanded by her family. The final text was approved by Florence prior to her death in 2010. A personal story of life in Melbourne during the 20th century.128 p., illus. (some col.). Paperback.Inscribed on title page "Presented to the Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson."florence howard, florence henderson, florence hayes -
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Postcards, Copies of Postcards sent to members of the Whatmough family, 20th century, 1908-1930
The originals of these postcards are owned by Steve Whatmough and represent correspondence sent to various members of his family.This set of copied postcards has been kept as an example of the style of postcards available in the 20th century.Copies of 87 colour postcards. Illustrated front of card only.postcards, whatmough family -
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Folder, A family fishing club 1926-2001: 75 years of Angling tradition / Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc, 1926-2001
This article outlines the history of Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc., founded in 1926.35 pages, illus. Downloaded article in black spiral binder. Includes appendix to 2012.greensborough and district angling club inc, fishing club -
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Genealogical chart, Descendants of Henry Bartlet (Barl) Splatt (1863-1937), 07/07/1792o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This family tree gives details ...This family tree gives details of five generations of descendants of Henry Bartlett (Barl) Splatt. Compiled by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs).14 pages. In black spiral folder with clear cover.henry bartlett splatt, barl splatt, val wilson(nee rolfs), poulter, chapman family, splatt family