Opened by Robert HallidayLarge mural painted against foreshore wall. Sea creatures and plant life are depicted between framing pedastals and capitals, forming a colonade along the wall. In background is abstract pattern of 3 shades of blue in horizontal sections. Along wall fish are stencilled in red and blue.

and article about Anthony Beale and the history of St Katherine's Anglican Church, St Helena. The church in the article was originally erected in memory of Katherine Rose Beale, wife of Major Anthony Beale an original pioneer of Greensborough.News clipping, text and colour image. 2 copiesmajor anthony beale, katerine rose beale, st katherines anglican church, rose chapel, british east india company, walter withers, st helena

Tells the story of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Diamond Valley Football League. In particular it centres on Jim Medhurst the only former player present from the Greensborough team that won the inaugural 1921 premiership. Jim Medhurst's ancestors were a pioneering family in the district. His father played football for the Old Brittanias, a fore runner of the Collingwood Football Club.A photocopy of a newspaper clipping, a coloured photograph of the Medhursts c 1971 and a gilt and blue coloured metal badge.Some pencil markings in photocopy.greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, golden jubilee, jim medhurst, joe poulter, dvfl, 1921, 1926

This postcard shows us what Britnells Road (now Mountainview Road) looked like in the WW1 era. Britnell Road is a former name of the Mountain View Road section between St Helena Rd and Sherbourne Rodd.A sepia toned postcard featuring a photograph of a rural road scene.2 photo mount remains on rear, nil on front.britnell road, greensborough, mountain view road.

Issued for the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the parish of St Martin of Tours, Macleod/Rosanna.Records the first 50 years history of the Parish and the primary school of the same name. Details people associated with its origins and the priests who staffed the Parish.An 83 page book issued for the 50th Anniversary of The Parish of St Martin of Tours.Pencil words on inner flyleafprimary school, catholic, st martin of tours, rosanna, macleod

A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers and based on a book written by Joseph Furphy in 1903.This family made the iconic Furphy water carts at their Shepparton foundry. A photocopy of a Saturday Age article on a film about the Furphy Brothers.Nilfurphy, shepparton, water carts

Advertisement for Montmorency Secondary College Open Day 19 April 2016Newspaper clipping colour printThe Weekly Review 6/04/2016

Gramophone needles (stylus) used in gramophones which played 78 rpm shellac records. Tin has the His Masters Voice dog on lid.Metal box containing brass gramophone needles"His Master's Voice" Loud tone English gramophone needles, manufactured for the Gramophone Company Limited, Sydney N. S. W.his masters voice, styluses (audio), gramophone needles

Press studs, also known as snap fasteners, used in home made clothing.Triangular card with 4 size 00 press studs."The British Snap, guaranteed rustless, Size 00, Made in England"press studs

Article on Ian Campbell's illegitimate disqualification in the triple jump at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Ian's family lived in Watsonia, and he attended Watsonia Primary School. The school named their oval after him.Clipping from "The Age" Saturday 25 July 2015 pp. 1 and 57Note across top of clipping: "Ian Campbell - Watsonia Primary School names their oval for him. Ian attended Wats.P.S. Campbells lived in Watsonia"olympic games, moscow, 1980, ian campbell, watsonia primary school

This booklet outlines the advantages of using native plants in the garden and lists environmental groups and council services in the Shire of Diamond Valley.12 p. green text and line drawings on white paper.shire of diamond valley, native plants

Worst dust storm on record for Melbourne occurred at 2.55 pm on 8 February 1983. Visibility was 100m or less in city streets and the temperature was a record high for February of 43.2 degrees.Newsprint, 2p.The Sun News-Pictorialdust storm, melbourne

Article describes the Easter camp of 600 scouts at Greensborough in 1910.Copy of newspaper article, black text.

Photograph of bride and groom 1925. Caption on back identifies the bride as Chrisie Barber and the year 1925. From the collection of Jessie Partington.Sepia studio portrait of bride and groom, mounted on heavy card.Name and address of studio on front of mount. Handwritten caption "Chrisie Barber 1925" on back of mount.chrissie barber, weddings, jessie partington

Article on Pauline Toner, Labor member for Greensborough 1977-1989Photocopy of newspaper clipping from "The Age" 2 March 1989pauline toner

Louis Amiet was the head master at Greensborough State School. Newspaper Death notice from Melbourne Argus. Downloaded copy of death notice.louis amiet, greensborough primary school

A collection of articles about Bundoora Homestead and Mount Cooper.Collection of newspaper articles; text and black and white images.bundoora homestead, mount cooper

Advertisement for an activity in Greensborough town centre, Main Street. Newspaper advertisement, text and colour graphics.main street greensborough

Short article and image about the Macleod High School Mother's Club with photographs of office bearers working in the school canteen. Date is circa 1966.Black and white image and text.macleod high school mother's club

Greensborough Methodist Church commenced services in 1850 and celebrated its centenary in 1950.Copy of article in "The Age" 25 February 1950methodist church greensborough

Shows Peter Fraser practising for shot put and mentions the Bundoora Little Athletics Club.Mentions coming formation of the Diamond Valley Little Athletics club.A photocopy of a black and white clipping published by the Whittlesea Post that features a photograph of Peter Fraser.Nillittle athletics, bundoora, diamond valley, dvlac

The article is about an art exhibition at The Light Factory Gallery featuring the Cezanne inspired works of Ron Reynolds. The exhibition was entitled " Cezanne's Mountain Revisited."Ron Reynolds is a prominent local identity. In 1973 he drew the illustrations for the book Greensborough and Greenhills.A half page article with 3 coloured photographs.Nilron reynolds, cezanne, france, art exhibitions, the light factory gallery

An illustrated book on Australian wild life - animals, birds, reptiles - published in 1950. This volume belonged to the Fort family.Hardback, 240 p. illus. (some col.). Signed Melinda & Dale Fort on title page; Faye Fort on fly-leafaustralian fauna, fort family

Biographical notes on Infant Welfare Sister Alma Brown, who lived and worked in Greensborough. She was also passionate about protecting the natural environment. After her death, her property was established as Brown's Nature Reserve to stop development of the area.News article, black and red print, sepia photographalma brown, browns nature reserve greensborough

Notice of an exhibition at the Greensborough Gallery, organised by the Diamond Valley Arts Society and located in the old Greensborough Primary School on Grimshaw Street.News article, black text.diamond valley arts society

Article about the high number of accidents near the intersection of Plenty Road, McLeans Road and Milton Parade BundooraNews article, black text.road accidents, plenty road

Sale notice for "Woodlands", 1800s homestead on 8413 sqm at 11 Doon Court Briar Hill. Agent: Miles Real Estate. Home of Francis Wellington Were in the 1920'sRed and black print, colour photograph.doon court briar hill

An advertisement for Greensborough Historical Society's August 2016 meetingNews clipping, black text and colour image.greensborough historical society

Public advertisement on 3 March 1877 of application by William Duncan to bring a piece of land, part of Crown section 13, Parish of Nillumbik, County of Evelyn under the Transfer of Land Statute No. 9356. [This land is adjacent to St Helena Road, possibly near the Bonnie Doon Estate]Digital copy of public advertisement reproduced from TROVE 1 page.greensborough, william duncan

Miss Hilda Burley of Greensborough won a Melbourne Conservatorium vocal scholarship.Photocopy of one page clippinghilda burley