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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, William Partington in orchard at Willis Vale, 1922c
... father’s estate in 1905. A pioneer Greensborough family. william ...William Partington in the apple orchard at Willis Vale. William purchased Willis Vale from his father’s estate in 1905.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan and Wyn Partington [and infant], 1934c
... . A pioneer Greensborough family. alan partington wyn partington ...Alan and Wyn Partington (married 1933) photographed with one of their children, possibly Elinor .A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, wyn partington, elinor partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, The Partington family, 1944c
... and Alan Partington. A pioneer Greensborough family alan partington ...Photograph of Trevor, Wyn, Faye and Alan Partington.A pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, wyn partington, elinor partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington and others on log to Willis Vale, 1935c
... the Greensborough township from Willis Vale. A pioneer Greensborough family ...Photograph of Alan Partington (3rd from left) and others crossing the Plenty River at Greensborough. This log over the river was the quickest way to reach the Greensborough township from Willis Vale.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Brickwork, Willis Vale, 1950c
... Vale, a pioneer home in the Greensborough area. willis vale ...Close up photograph of a section of brickwork at Willis Vale. This is the end wall under the roof. Willis Vale built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized in 1964 and destroyed when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.Part of Willis Vale, a pioneer home in the Greensborough area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale - Whatmoughs butcher a pig, 1870c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children].A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Allan Studios, Amy Medhurst 1904, 1904_
... taken in 1904 The Medhursts were a Greensborough pioneer family ...Studio portrait of Amy Medhurst taken in 1904The Medhursts were a Greensborough pioneer family.Studio portrait, circular shape, mounted on heavy card.Studio name "The Allan Studio" printed on front of mount. Name of subject handwritten on back of mount.amy medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historic move to make Greensborough's past last, 19/03/2010
This article publicises the public meeting prior to formation of the Greensborough Historical Society in 2010. Shown in the image are inaugural President Noel Withers and descendants of pioneer families Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Steve Whatmough.News article black text and coloured image.greensborough historical society, noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), steve whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Axle in situ at Partington's Flat, 27/03/2010
... uncovered near the Plenty River trail. From a Greensborough pioneer ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Jessie Partington Scholes and Gordon Scholes, 1952_
... family, Greensborough pioneers. jessie may partington jessie ...Jessie May Partington married Gordon Scholes and they lived in Carnon Street Greenhills. They were married on 9/3/1935. The photo with 'Flashie' the dog is dated 1952.Jessie May Partington was a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Group of 4 photographs, photocopied on one page.Caption and date written on page.jessie may partington, jessie scholes, partington family, carnon street, greenhills, gordon scholes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Diamond Valley Leader, Pioneer family reunion, by Caroline Gonzalez, 6/02/2002
Reunion of Alan & Wyn Partington, with their children, Gary, Elinor Rowe, Faye Fort and Trevor at Partington's Flat, site of their original family home, Willis Vale.The family are the descendants of the original settlers, Charles and Ellen Partington.Photocopy of article published in Diamond Valley Leader 6 February 2002, text and photographpartington family, partington's flat, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Fiona Cameron, Pioneer bridge is demolished, by Fiona Cameron, 1974_
Describes the removal of the bluestone bridge abutment on the north side of the Plenty River in Greensborough, to make way for the Diamond Creek Road bridge duplication.Photocopy of news articleplenty river, diamond creek road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Marguerite Marshall, Pioneers planted the seeds of history, by Marguerite Marshall, 29/09/1981
Article about the origins of what is thought to be the Batman Apple TreeBlack & white photocopy of newspaper articleFrom Diamond Valley News 29 September 1981 p. 4batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, ABC Books, Where the dead men lie: tales of graves, pioneers and old bush pubs / Bruce Simpson, 2003_
Anecdotes about Australian pioneer life.178p., illus.australia history, anecdotes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Day tours of graves, 23/10/2013
Dennis Ward talks about his Nillumbik and Banyule cemetery tours in 2013. Includes information on St Helena Cemetery at St Katherine's Church, the Pioneer Children's Cemetery on the Plenty River and the nearby Batman Apple Tree.2 p., text and colour images. 2 copies.dennis ward, st helena cemetery, batman apple tree, cemeteries, pioneer childrens cemetery -
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Photograph - Photograph (copy), Prudence Partington and Maria Partington, 1883c
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...The ladies are from the Partington family. Prudence Partington b 1858, d March 1930. Maria Partington b 1860, d January 1930. Both were unmarried. Both buried at Jessop Street Cemetery.The Partingtons were a pioneering family in the Greensborough district.An A4 black and white copy of 2 Partington sisters.The sisters' names are written in biro on the rear of the card. partington, greensborough cemetery, maria partington, prudence partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), David Medhurst and Martha Medhurst (nee Ruston), 1880c
... ). The Medhurst and Ruston families were pioneers of the Greensborough ...The photographs are of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and Martha (Ruston) Medhurst (1860-1943).The Medhurst and Ruston families were pioneers of the Greensborough district and were related to the Partington family.An A5 black and white copy of 2 Medhurst family photographs.Names of people are hand written on the rear.medhurst, rustin, greensborough, partington, photographs, ruston -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Leslie Iredale on brick dray, 1925c
... family are a pioneering family of Greensborough. iredale bricks ...The photograph show Leslie Iredale a Greensborough resident on his dray with a load of bricks.The Iredale family are a pioneering family of Greensborough.A black and white photograph with the photographer's stamp on the rear.Photographer's stamp reading "Printed by - Qualspeed Photo Service 99 Nicholson St Footscray. 24 hour service - Phone 68-3639" Also, black biro inscription on rear.iredale, bricks, dray, industry, transport, horses -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Memoirs History 1808 -1883 [extract], 1808-1883
... . The Whatmough and Beale families were pioneers in the Greensborough ...These pages are an extract from "Memoirs History 1808-1883" pages 345-350. This is John Lindsay Beale's account of the formation of the Greensborough Roads Board and Robert William Whatmough's participation on that Board.The Whatmough and Beale families were pioneers in the Greensborough district. This primary source discusses the difficulties of finding a compromise between those living adjacent to the Plenty River and building and maintaining a roadway between Greensborough and Melbourne.4 pages of typed text. An extract from "Memoirs History 1808 -1883" pages 345 - 350.greensborough roads board, beale, whatmough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet and Newspaper clippings, Greensborough Methodist Church. Centenary Souvenir. 1950, 1950_
... association with Greensborough and its pioneer families and is still ...The Methodist Church in Greensborough held first services in a barn in 1850. These articles and booklet celebrate the centenary of the church and the laying of the foundation stone for the new church.The Methodist Church has a long association with Greensborough and its pioneer families and is still conducting services today.Booklet: 12 pages, brown cover, pink pages. Illus. 2 Newspaper clippings: 1965 includes photo of laying foundation stone at Greensborough Methodist Church; 1950 text only.Dates written on news clippings.methodist church greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Amendment C78 to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme, 03/09/2012
The planning scheme amendment is to extend protection to a group of Pioneer Children's graves and an historic apple tree.The graves are from the pioneering Whatmough and Partington families. The apple tree is the surviving remnant of a former orchard on the site and is believed to have been purchased from the estate of John Batman.A 16 page collection of documents sent to GHS Committee member Anne Paul regarding an amendment to the Nillumbik Planning Scheme.Niljohn batman, batman apple tree, whatmough, partington, plenty river, pioneer childrens graves, plenty river trail, nillumbik shire council, greensborough, c78 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Gifted athlete a man of integrity, 09/08/2002c
... were pioneering families of Greensborough. partington trevor ...The article is an obituary for Trevor Partington who passed away in 2002. Trevor was a descendant of the Partington and Whatmough families, both of which were pioneering families of Greensborough.A photocopy of a black and white newspaper article.Pencilled date.partington, trevor partington, wangaratta gift, diamond valley football league, greensborough football club, greensborough bowling club -
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Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley News, 125th Birthday At St Katherine's, 1983_11
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...St Katherine's church was established in 1858 and named Rose Chapel after the wife of Major Beale.The Beale family were amongst the earliest pioneers of the Greensborough district.A brief article on the 125th anniversary of St Katherine's church at St Helena.St Katherine's church was established by Major Beale in 1858.rose chapel, st katherines church, st helena, 125th anniversaries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of Documents, Partington land: Land Title Histories and Associated Instruments, 1826o
... . The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers and have lived ...Land title documents trace the ownership of land owned by the Partington family of Greensborough.The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers and have lived in the area since the 1840s.Folder of copies of land title documents. 36 pages. partington, plenty river, banyule city council, shire of heidelberg, shire of diamond valley -
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Article - Family History, The Partington Family by Faye Fort, 2012
... are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area ...In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort -
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Trophy, Greensborough Golf Club Trophy 1950, 24/06/1950
... was a member of a Greensborough pioneer family. She was active ...Greensborough Golf Club trophy won by Miss E Partington 24th June 1950.Miss E Partington was a member of a Greensborough pioneer family. She was active in the community and a member of the local golf club.Metal tropy on bakelite stand. Engraved: G.G.C. won by Miss E Partington 24.6.50.partington, greensborough golf club, eva partington -
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Book, Jacinta Crealy et al, Robert Whatmough, pioneering Victorian horticulturalist, 2017_
Robert Whatmough (1815-1887) emigrated to Australia in 1840 and became a prominent horticulturalist in Greensborough. This book written by descendant Jacinta Crealy outlines the life and times of Robert Whatmough. 178 p., illus. (some col.), paperback.robert whatmough -
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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 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
Book - Digital Image, Bruce McDowell, GFC - 90 seasons, by Bruce McDowell, 1893o
From its earliest beginning in 1893, Bruce McDowell traces the history of the Greensborough Football Club through 90 seasons.Traces the history of the local football club, mentioning many pioneer families associated with the Club.Digital book, 73 pages, text and illustrations.bruce mcdowell, greensborough football club -
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Document, Graeme Butler & Associates et al, Bell's Cottage [Happy Hollow]: Victorian Heritage database report, 26/02/2017
In 1997, Bell's Cottage at Happy Hollow Farm was included in the Nillumbik Heritage Overlay HO59.The cottage was built by Robert Whatmough and associated with the pioneering orchardists Frederick and Theodore Flintoff and William Verner. It is technically significant for its wattle and daub construction, vertical slabs and bark roof. It was destroyed by fire in 2003.3 p. typescript, one black & white photographhappy hollow farm, bell family