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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ray Pearce, Eliza's vision: a history of Wattle Park 1838-2006, 2006
An outline of the history of Wattle Park (Vic).207 p., illus., colour map.non-fictionAn outline of the history of Wattle Park (Vic).urban parks - melbourne, wattle park (vic.), parks - melbourne - history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Glen McLaren, Life's been good; children of the depression, 1999
A collection of interviews with Australians268p., illus.non-fictionA collection of interviews with Australiansaustralia - depression 1929, australia - social conditions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Bill Beatty, Tasmania: Isle of splendour, 1963
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A collection of stories about ...A travel book about Tasmania221 p., illus. (some col.).non-fictionA travel book about Tasmaniatasmania -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Dawn Bennetts, Adams Cake Shop - Main Street Greensborough, 2019
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A short story about Adams Cake Shop ...A short story about Adams Cake Shop in Main Street Greensborough in the 1970s and some coincidences about a member of staff.Article, 1 p., illus.adams cake shop greensborough, glenice dyke, dawn petts, dawn bennetts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Philip Gosse, St Helena 1502-1938 by Philip Gosse, 1990
A history of the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.447 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA history of the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Directory, ABC Books, The ghost and the bounty hunter, 2020
The story of William Buckley.306 p., illus.non-fictionThe story of William Buckley.william buckley, john batman, victoria history, kulin nation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Audio Cassette, Duncan King-Smith, Listening to the landscape: stories and places collected from the Shire of Eltham 1988, 1988
Audio recordings of Eltham residents discussing life in Eltham and surrounding areas over the years. Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.3 audio tapes in plastic folder."Listening to the landscape: stories and places collected from the Shire of Eltham 1988"eltham, shire of eltham, oral histories -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Cr Jessop opens a venue in Diamond Creek
This undated photograph shows Councillor Cecil Jessop, as Mayor of Heidelberg, opening a venue in Diamond Creek, possibly a pool. Photographed b G. Cox, this photograph appeared in the Diamond Valley Story, published by the Shire of Diamond Valley in 1979.Large black and white photograph of a group of people at an official event.diamond creek, cecil jessop, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, 2/4 Australian Field Regiment, 2022
Written by Rosie Bray telling the story of her father Tom Thrupp, a member of the 2/4 Australian Field Regiment, who was killed in Egypt in 1941. The 2/4 Australian Field Regiment Association was wound up in 2022 with the death of the last surviving soldier from the regiment.1 page print both sides colour image, laminated includes penOn pen 2/4th Field Regimen t Assoc.tom thrupp, world war ii, 2/4 australian field regiment -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Atis Lejins, The Snake by Atis Lejins, 09/03/2023
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Story by Atis Lejins about growing ...Story by Atis Lejins about growing up in Greensborough in the 1950s. The Lejins family lived on Poulter Avenue.8 paged printed textatis lejins, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Fleetway Publications, Woman's Weekly 19 Nov 1960, 09/11/1960
Woman's Weekly is an English magazine circulated in many English speaking countries. It contains short stories, patterns and general interest stories. This historic edition is from 1960.60 p., text and illus.magazines, women's magazines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - La Trobe Library Library/Anthony Beales Diary, The story of Anthony Beale's Diary and his arrival landing at Port Philip in 1839, 04/1980 The friends of La Trobe University
Anthony Beale's Diary edited by Tony MarshallJournel Article 7 pagesanthony beale, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Argus, The Argus students' practical notebook Volume 6, 1953
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1953. It includes words and phrases, science, famous composers, legends of Australian Aborigines and stories of the ages. .An historical view of education and children's interests.192p., illus.education, school work -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Sun News Pictorial, The Sun News-Pictorial: "Sixty years of Sun days" edition 24/06/1982, 24/06/1982
A 60th anniversary special edition of the Sun News-Pictorial containing front pages of note and interesting stories chosen from the previous 60 years 1922-1982. Historic news articles of the 20th century.Special edition newspaper, 80 p., black and white text and illus.newspapers, sun news-pictorial -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article (copy), Anne Paul, The Greensborough Batman apple tree story, by Anne Paul, 2012_08
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Story of the origin of the apple ...Story of the origin of the apple tree planted on the east bank of the Plenty River, Greensborough, which has been confirmed as coming from John Batman's orchard in 1841, making it probably the oldest apple tree in Victoria.2 p. Text with colour photographsbatman apple tree, plenty river, whatmough apple tree -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter - Article, Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Golden Jubilee, Briar Hill Primary School No.4341, 04/05/1977
In 1977, Briar Hill Primary School [BH4341] celebrated its golden jubilee (50 years). This article appears in the Community Newsletter 04/05/1977. It tells the story of the early days of the school.Newsletter, 24p., illus. (some col.).briar hill primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Story of New Briar Hill School, 16/09/1927
Opening of new school at Briar Hill in 1927.2 p., illus.briar hill primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Tony McDonald, Tony McDonald's survival guide: hints for living with a person with Down syndrome, 2003
48 p. text and photographsnon-fictiondown syndrome, tony mcdonald, intellectual disabilities, down syndrome association of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Christmas church services: Christmas tree tells the story, 14/12/1993
Article on "The Talking Christmas tree", a drama presented by the Greensborough Church of Christ, December 1993Newspaper clipping, text and black and white imagegreensborough church of christ, briar hill, christmas, greensborough interchurch council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Memoir, Rosie Bray, Life and times: a short story, by Rosie Bray, 2019 c
Memoir by Rosie Bray (nee Thrupp) of life in Melbourne and Garden City (Port Melbourne) and friendship with Margaret Halfpenny (nee Jobson) in 1942/431 p. printed both sides. Printed text with photographsrosie bray, melbourne, port melbourne, garden city, thrupp family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Gibson, Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John Gibson, 2017_12
Account of Len Warren's war service, after enlisting in December 1941 at the age of 18. He served mainly in the 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German forces, and in Papua New Guinea and Borneo against the Japanese. He was wounded, and suffered several bouts of malaria before being discharged in July 1946. A more detailed version of this story is available at GHS.9 p. typescript with photographsworld war ii, leonard william warren, australian army, len warren -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Bicentenary memento for students 1988, 1988_
This commemorative medallion and folder was produced by the Australian Bicentennial Authority in 1988. It was distributed to all school students as part of bicentennial celebrations. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, her "Second chance at learning" ( Rosie's story can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital colour photograph of folder containing medallion.rosie bray, watsonia technical school, bicentennial celebrations 1988 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Class of Lyn McRobert 1988, 1988_
These photographs are of Mrs Lyn McRobert's class at Watsonia Tech . This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital colour photograph rosie bray, watsonia technical school, lyn mcrobert -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Watsonia Tech 1988 Year 12A WaTECH, 1988_
A class photograph of Year 12A at Watsonia Technical School in 1988. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002 (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital colour school photograph rosie bray, watsonia technical school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Watsonia Technical School Awards Night 1988 WaTECH, 1988_
A digital copy of the program for Watsonia Technical School Awards Night 1988 This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital copy of program printed on blue paperrosie bray, watsonia technical school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Watsonia High School Awards Night 1988 WaHIGH, 03/11/1989
A digital copy a Watsonia High School Newsletter 1989. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1989 Rosie was a student at Watsonia High School (WaHIGH)Digital copy of school newsletterrosie bray, watsonia high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Macleod High School Music Concert 1991 McHIGH, 1991_
A digital copy a Macleod High School Newsletter music program from 1991. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1991 Rosie was a student at Macleod High School (McHIGH)Digital copy of programrosie bray, macleod high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Macleod High School Musical 1991: The Boyfriend McHIGH, 11/10/1991
A digital copy of a Macleod High School program from 1991. The musical is "The Boyfriend". This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1991 Rosie was a student at Macleod High School (McHIGH)Digital copy of programrosie bray, macleod high school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Greensborough Secondary College Graduation Ceremony 1995. Gr8750, 12/12/1995
A digital copy of the Greensborough Secondary College Graduation Ceremony 1995. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1995 Rosie was a student at Greensborough Secondary College [Gr8750]Digital copy of programrosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Greensborough Secondary College Graduation Ceremony 1996. Gr8750, 10/12/1996
A digital copy of the Greensborough Secondary College Graduation Ceremony 1996. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1996 Rosie was a student at Greensborough Secondary College [Gr8750]Digital copy of programrosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college