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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historic move to make Greensborough's past last, 19/03/2010
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Historic move ...This article advertises the public meeting in March 2010 to gauge interest in forming the Greensborough Historical Society. Copy 2: Item 375.First media coverage for Greensborough Historical SocietyBlack text on newsprint, colour photograph of Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort and Noel Withers outside the DVLCgreensborough historical society, diamond valley learning centre, faye fort, steve whatmough, noel withers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, A.K. (Gus) Lines - A Collection of Articles, 1906o
Details of some aspects of A K (Gus) Lines' life. Includes article by Eric Poulter, photograph of Albert and Ivy Lines as children (c1906), an obituary for Mr Lines, 2 articles from Australian Home Beautiful (1940 and 1943) discussing his work as an architect, and a newspaper article (c1940) of Mr Lines as Mayor of Heidelberg and his sister Ivy as Mayoress.A K Lines was a local Heidelberg councillor & Mayor and prominent resident of Greensborough.Folder containing articles on A.K. LinesNilgreensborough, heidelberg council, architects, a k gus lines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History In The Making, 2009_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping History ...Records the employment history of GHS President Noel Withers with the Shire of Diamond Valley.Highlights that residents' concerns from 40 years ago are similar to concerns in the current era.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the retirement of Noel Withers, written by Genevieve Gannon.Nilshire of diamond valley, noel withers, greensborough plaza, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A big day for quiet achievers, 30/01/2002
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping A big day ...Records local award winners in the Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards, presented by local federal MP Jenny Macklin, January 2002.Recognises achievement by local people.Photocopy of Diamond Valley Leader article on local people who had received Jagajaga Community Australia Day awards 2002.jagajaga, jenny macklin, colin adams, angela bearzatto, betty bowen, elaine braby, toni buckley, jenny burdett, louise coon, ronald coon, jim cresp, graham henry, tony mcdonald, melda mcmahon, margaret parker, walter phillips, val strantzen, alec treacher, karen van donkelaar, elizabeth webb, noel withers, brad wyatt, cameron wyatt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A long road to history, 09/03/2011
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping A long road ...Records the origins of local street names.Explains how streets were named from the 1850s, with reference to Main Road Eltham to Research.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the history of street names in the local area. Illustration is a photograph of Main Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society.In pen "DV Leader March 9 2011."research, eltham, street names, main road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Miner killed and rescue effort, 17/12/1936
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Miner killed ...Describes the mine collapse that killed Thomas Edward Tangee of Green Hills, Greensborough, in 1936. The site of this mine is unknown in the 21st century.Includes information about the part-time police presence in Greensborough.One page article modified from the Argus 17th December 1936.mine collapse, thomas edward tangee, greenhills, greensborough, police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Rosalie Bray, Watsonia's Whisper: the official newspaper of the Watsonia Traders. August 2002. [First edition], 2002_08
Published between August 2002 and December 2005, Watsonia's Whisper advertised traders in the Watsonia Shopping Centre and reported community news and events. Written and edited by Rosalie Bray. Title varies between editions: Watsonia's Whisper or Watsonia WhisperA snapshot of the Watsonia area between 2002 and 2005.8 paged journal, printed in colour. Copied from the original owned by Rosalie Bray (editor). Articles and advertisements related to Watsonia and the Watsonia shopping centre. Housed in clear plastic 20-page binder.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, rosalie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Senior burgled, 23/09/2015
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping Senior burgled ...A home burglary in Greensborough occurred while the homeowner was mowing the lawn. News clipping, black and red text.greensborough, burglary, rosie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, 17 Watsonia home sites sell for 1585 [pounds] average, 1950c
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping 17 Watsonia home ...A scrap of newspaper with land prices in Watsonia's "Hillboro" estate. Prices are pre-decimal currency, estimated mid 1950s.AN indication of land prices in the 1950s.Torn clippingwatsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Au-revoir to soldiers, 25/03/1916
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping (copy) Au-revoir ...Account of a Greensborough residents' gathering at the Rechabite Hall to farewell 15 newly enlisted soldiers of the district who are named on the last page.5 pages printedworld war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Presentations to soldiers, 25/09/1915
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping (copy ...Account of a send off for 12 volunteer soldiers, organised by the Greensborough recruiting committee. The article names local soldiers on active service.1 page printed from Troveworld war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Grace Park Golf Club, 25/04/1930
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping (copy) Grace ...Report of annual meeting of the Grace Park Golf Club, Greensborough, held on 22 April (1930)1 page, printedgrace park golf club, greensborough golf club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Pivotal artefact from area's history stolen from Diamond Valley Historical Society, by Tiffany Korssen, 13/01/2017
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping (copy) Pivotal ...Account of the theft of an antique horse-drawn plough, donated by Gary Partington, from the Greensborough Historical Society on 21/12/20162 pages, printed, black and white with col. photographgreensborough historical society inc, gary partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Obituary Mr William Poulter, 06/04/1934
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper Clipping Obituary Mr ...An outline of the life of William Poulter, a pioneer of the Greensborough district. Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.william poulter, greensborough history, poulter family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Laurie McQuade, by Rosie Bray, 2019_
Laurie McQuade is a Watsonia resident, who has volunteered for many years as a Scout leader, member of the Yarrambat CFA and St John's Ambulance. He has received many awards, and is still an active volunteer at the age of 83.3 p. typescript, coloured photographs; with newspaper clipping from Diamond Valley News 23/11/2018laurie macquade, watsonia -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Air Force Association, 20th Century
The Air Force Association was formed in Melbourne in 1919, by Mr H V Leckie. The Association was formed after Mr Leckie put an advertisement in the newspaper asking for interested former members of the Air Force Corps to meet him.This badge with the number 97277 on the reverse has belonged to a member of the Air Force AssociationA round shape with wings through the middle of the badge, Crown on the top of the badge, the centre is the Air Force red, white and blue. This badge has a pale blue across the bottom, Air Force Association.On the reverse of the badge Number 97277, K G Luke Melb.air force association,, 1919, raaf association, h v leckie -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
Newspaper clipping giving history and description of Churchill Island includes photograph of original cottage and description of homesteadArticle on Churchill Islandlocal history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, churchill island, black & white newspaper clipping, lt grant, sister campbell, lord mayor of melbourne mr ames -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History from 1920's, 1920o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping History from ...Then article is about the sale of the Matthews family house in Nell Street Greensborough. This house was built on the Trist Greensborough Dairy land which extended from Nell Street to Vermont Parade and McDowell Street. The house was built in 1951 by Ken Matthews.An article from the Diamond Valley Leader 2010c with a multi coloured photograph.Some pencil notes at the bottom and a date in purple biro.greensborough dairy, matthews family, trist, nell street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Valley honours pioneer Selina Sutherland, 1908o
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Valley honours ...The article is about Selina Sutherland being added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.Selina Sutherland founded the Sutherland Homes for Orphaned and Neglected Children in 1908. However, she had been active in this work since 1888 and in 1894 had opened the Victorian Neglected Childrens' Aid Society.A brief newspaper article featuring a colour photograph.Nilselina sutherland, sutherland homes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Death notice for John Stafford, 1967_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Death notice ...Mr Stafford was the grandfather of Shirley Fraser (Black). This notice shows some family connections of the Black family.Single column death notice, mounted on yellow card.Written above date "1967".john stafford, shirley fraser, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, True bloods of our shire, 1992_03
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping True bloods ...This article is the result of an interview with Alf Poulter about the Poulter family roots in Greensborough. Discusses some of the family connections with other pioneer families in the area.Memories of the early days of settlement in Greensborough and of the Poulter family.Copy of newspaper article. 2 pages, black and white photograph.alf poulter, poulter, chapman, splatt, stock, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, They've had to go, 05/08/1980
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping They've had ...Tom Skals ran Skals Motors in Main Street Greensborough until it was demolished in 1980 to make way for new development and the widening of Main Street.Photograph and information on Skals Motors and the family's history in the area.Yellowed original news clipping. Text and photograph of Tom and Greg Skals at Skals Motors.skals, skals motors, tom skals, greg skals, main street, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Icon Now Forgotten, 10/11/2004
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Icon Now ...The article was written because of the non observance of the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Walter Withers.Walter Withers was a prominent artist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived in Eaglemont and painted in the Eltham district for many years and was a member of the "Heidelberg School". He is buried in St Helena cemetery.A 2 page article which has 2 black and white and 2 colour photographs.Some writing in red biro around the margins and an asterix in pencil.walter withers, heidelberg school, artists, st helena cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Such is filmmaking, 21/04/2012
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Greensborough shopping centre 1970, 1970_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Greensborough ...The photograph is of the centre of Greensborough in 1970, prior to the Greensborough Plaza being built. The Partington farm house, named 'Alwyn' (after Alan and Wyn Partington) can be seen north of the Railway Line. Alan and Wyn had to leave this farm in 1976 - moving to a new house - built by son Gary - at 54 Manatunga Circuit - to make way for the creation of Whatmough Park and development of the Hailes Street-The Circuit-Greensborough Plaza precinct.This is an important visual record of Greensborough before the redevelopment of the late 1970's. It also shows the Whatmough park area when it was still the Partington family farm.A black and white newspaper clipping featuring an aerial photograph.Nilgreensborough streets, greensborough, aerial photograph, 1970, partington, whatmough park, greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Sharon Calls All Square Dancers, 1970s
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Sharon Calls All ...Details the personal history of Sharon Lacey as a square dance caller and how she can be contacted.Tells the story of the establishment of the Diamond Valley Squares. A Square Dancing club.A black and white newspaper clipping with a green heading.Nilsquare dancing, diamond valley squares, guiding light square dancers, westgate dancers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, School maintains close ties with RSL, 1995_08
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping School maintains ...Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Changing Times, 30/01/1992
This is an issue of a weekly staff newspaper that was for employees of the Public Transportation Commission. .It features an article on Theo Tzaros the then Watsonia Station Master who was a guest radio announcer on the Plenty Valley Community Radio station 3PVR.A black and white 8 page newsletter with orange highlighting.Nil3pvr, plenty valley community radio, watsonia, station master, watsonia railway station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, Artist's works show another side of war, 1995_
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper article Artist's works ...The article was published as a part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.The article is about Robert Anderson, a founder member of the Diamond Valley Arts Society. Robert served in WW2 and was selected to paint the portrait of Captain Lionel Colin Matthews, a decorated Signals Corps member.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News article. Nilcaptain lionel colin matthews, robert anderson, signals corps, australia remembers, ww2, daimond valley arts society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Newspaper clipping Love ...The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family