Built by Jonah Britnell in 1860s, this house was sold to the Marsh family about 1909. The home still stands on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough Photograph taken in 2014 by Marilyn Smith.Digital copy of colour photograph.britnell, marsh, hailes street

Hitching rail. Built by Jonah Britnell in 1860s, this house was sold to the Marsh family about 1909. The home still stands on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough. Photograph taken in 2014 by Marilyn Smith.Digital copy of colour photograph.marsh, britnell, hailes street

Built by Jonah Britnell in 1860s, this house was sold to the Marsh family about 1909. The home still stands on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough Photograph taken in 2014 by Marilyn Smith.Digital copy of colour photograph.britnell, marsh, hailes street

Recent photograph of one of the older houses in Greensborough. This house is in Grimshaw Street Photo taken at the very beginning of the construction of the Watermarc precinct. This house at 49 Grimshaw Street, along with the one next door at 47 Grimshaw Street were built by John Ely, son of Frederick Ely. John and his wife Melinda(Iredale), lived in Main Street (where is father Fred lived), then Grimshaw Street, John a labourer, later an assistant. John owned land in Grimshaw Street, where he built their home, he subdivided the land, this was when Eldale Avenue came to be, a combination of John’s and Melinda’s surnames. He sold a block of land, to Dr. E.R. Cordner, this is where the Cordner house, “Ashmead” was built. John and Melinda’s house later (mid 1970's) became a 'Ely House Medical Centre' owned by Drs. Myerscough and Hugh T McDonald . Alan (John's son) and Maisie’s a Physiotherapy Centre. Later Drs Stephen Hanslow and Dr. Eastern operated the medical centre. The house at 47 Grimshaw Street was demolished in 2017.Digital copy of colour photograph.grimshaw street greensborough

"Wolf Cub" certificate of participation awarded by the Boy Scouts Association Victorian branch to Gary Partington, a member of the 1st Greensborough Scouts in 1951.Digital copy of colour certificate.Marked with name of recipient and date.scouts - greensborough, boy scouts association, gary partington

Photograph of street view of house at 169 Alexandra Street Greensborough, taken in 1980.Digital copy of colour photograph.Date written on front of photograpg.alexandra street

This geological map from the State Library of Victoria collection has been annotated by GHS member Ian Bryant to show some local landmarksDigital copy of colour map.Annotations on map show locations.greensborough - maps, 1860s melbourne, suburbs, geography, roads

Photograph of "Ashmead" in Grimshaw Street Greensborough, former home of the Cordner family. This view shows part of the construction work at Watermarc on the opposite side of the road.Digital copy of colour photograph.ashmead house, cordner family, watermarc

Photograph of the Dickson family home (built in 1954) in Nell Street Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.nell street, bonnie dickson

Taken in 2015 this photograph shows the outside of the waterslide at Watermarc.Digital copy of colour photograph.watermarc

This plaque commemorates the opening of the extension to the Greensborough RSL on 12/09/1997. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough rsl

This plaque commemorates the laying of the foundation stone at the Greensborough RSL (Main Street Greensborough) on 15/06/1963. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough rsl, a k lines

This photo shows the gun at the entrance to the Greensborough RSL (Main Street Greensborough). It is a 25 pounder gun-howitzer, the standard British field gun of WW2, introduced here from 1940. We used them in great numbers, right up to the 1960s, and even manufactured them here, hence why every RSL seems to have one. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough rsl

This photo shows the artillery piece at the entrance to the Greensborough RSL (Main Street Greensborough). It is a Howitzer 25 pounder gun. It was the standard British field gun of WW2, introduced here from 1940. Australia used them in great numbers, right up to the 1960s, and even manufactured them here, hence why every RSL seems to have one. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough rsl

Photograph shows GHS President Noel Withers and publisher Blaise van Hecke from Busybird at Diamond Valley Learning Centre. The event is the launch of Greensborough Historical Society's first book "As I Recall", a compilation of recollections of life in the area. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.as i recall, greensborough historical society

On 02/04/2016, Greensborough Rotary and Greensborough Hstorical Society members gathered to unveil an updated plaque at the Pioneer Children's Cemetery on the Plenty River. These photos show the new plaque and Steve Whatmough viewing the plaque. Steve is a descendant of the Whatmough family whose children, with their cousins the Partingtons, were buried in this place. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, pioneer childrens cemetery, steve whatmough, rotary club of greensborough

Groups of Greensborough Historical Society members at the Heritage Day celebrations 2015. The first photo shows participants in the Heritage Walk in front of the Batman Apple Tree; the second photo shows a group at Diamond Valley Learning Centre with exhibits from the GHS collection. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photographs.greensborough historical society, heritage day 2015

Group of Greensborough Historical Society members at the Blue Lake BBQ in February 2016. Blue Lake is in Yellow Gum Park in the Plenty Gorge. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, plenty river, blue lake, yellow gum park

Group of Greensborough Historical Society members and friends on the Heritage Walk through Greensborough 2014. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, heritage day 2014

Group of Greensborough Historical Society members at the March 2016 meeting listening to Peter van Eeken speaking about his research into the squatters of Lower Plenty. The second photo shows GHS President Noel Withers (standing) and Peter sitting at the computer. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photographs.greensborough historical society, peter van eeken

In 2013, Gary Partington generously donated farm implements to Greensborough Historical Society. These implements had been used at the family property "Willis Vale" up to the 1960s. Members of the Partington family farmed the area from the 1840s. In this photo, Elinor, Gary and Faye stand behind the plaque that explained the provenance of the displayed implements. Unfortunately, one of these items was stolen in December 2016. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, partington family

In 2014, GHS received a grant from the Public Record Office Victoria to update the Society's website. a morning tea was held to accept the grant. This photo shows GHS members and official guests. (left to right) Cr Steve Briffa, GHS Vice President Sue Ballantyne, Bruce Atkinson MLC, GHS member Rosie Bray, GHS President Noel Withers and Colin Brooks MP. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, public record office victoria

In 2013, Gary Partington generously donated farm implements to Greensborough Historical Society. These implements had been used at the family property "Willis Vale" up to the 1960s. From June 2013 until December 2016 these implements were sited in the front garden at the GHS Resource Centre. Unfortunately, the plough, shoe last and kitchen kettle were stolen in December 2016. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough historical society, partington family

This axle is believed to be from one of the vehicles (possibly a jinker) used by the Partington family on the Willis Vale property. It is shown after being uncovered near the Plenty River trail.From a Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of colour photograph.partington family, willis vale

Sign on Plenty River Trail at Greensborough: "An Urban Bushcare Project funded by the Commonwealth Government's National Heritage Trust".Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river trail

Plaque on Plenty River Trail at Greensborough: "To perpetuate the memory of Mr A. H. W. Webb for services over 25 years in founding and developing this park".Sign from the early development days of the Plenty River Trail.Digital copy of colour photographs.plenty river trail, a h w webb

Plaque at Pioneer Reserve Greensborough: "Shire of Diamond Valley. The bluestones used in the construction of this viewing platform and in the carpark entry structure and retaining wall are from the northern arch of Greensborough's first Plenty River Bridge built in the 1860s adjacent to this site. The centre span of the original bridge was removed in 1865 when the western half of the existing bridge was constructed leaving the northern and southern stone arches. The southern arch was retained until floods in 1874 necessitated its removal. The picnic shelter in this reserve was constructed using stone from this abutment. The northern arch was removed in 1983 when widening of the existing bridge commenced."Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river, pioneer reserve greensborough

Sign on Plenty River Trail at Greensborough warning of snakes from October to March.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river, plenty river trail

Cruze Lounge (coffee cafe) at Diamond Village Shopping Centre, Nepean Street Watsonia.Digital copy of colour photograph.cruze lounge, diamond village shopping centre

Lauders Real Estate Watsonia at Diamond Village Shopping Centre, Nepean Street Watsonia.Digital copy of colour photograph.diamond village shopping centre, lauders real estate, watsonia