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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Plenty River in flood 1972 at Rand Street crossing (3), 1972_
... Plenty River in flood 1972 at Rand Street crossing (3) ...Plenty River in flood Greensborough 1972. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Aftermath of Plenty River flood 1972 in Poulter Reserve. (4), 1972_
... Aftermath of Plenty River flood 1972 in Poulter Reserve. (4) ...Plenty River in flood around the Poulter Reserve. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Plenty River in flood 1972, view at the Rand Street Crossing, 1972_
... Plenty River in flood 1972, view at the Rand Street ...Plenty River in flood at the Rand Street Crossing. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Winter in Banyule Festival 30 August 2011, 20/08/2011
... Winter in Banyule Festival 30 August 2011 ...On August 30 2011, members of th Greensborough Historical Society manned an information stall and display at the Winter in Banyule Festival at Greensborough Plaza. These photos depict members and family during the set up of the display.Behind the scenes photos of display. This was also the first public sale of issue 1 of the Greensborough postcards.Printed copy of 4 digital colour photographs.Names of subjects handwritten on printwinter in banyule 2011, greensborough historical society, sue ballantyne, anne paul, greensborough plaza -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Drainage calls come flooding in, and, Library heeds call of the e-book, 20/01/2012
... Drainage calls come flooding in, and, Library heeds call of ...Article 1 "Drainage calls come flooding in" deals with the drainage problems throughout Banyule in the aftermath of the Christmas Day 2011 floods. Article 2 "Library heeds the call of the e-book" discusses some of the digital technology available at Yarra Plenty Regional Library.Newspaper clipping. 2 articles, one with colout image.DV Leader 20/1/2012christmas day 2011, floods, drains, tom melican, yarra plenty regional library, ebooks, digital technology., banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diphtheria outbreak in Greensborough, 28/07/1899
... Diphtheria outbreak in Greensborough ...A detailed account of the diphtheria outbreak in Greensborough in 1899. It is taken from the report of Heidelberg Council's Health Officer Dr Phillips. An account of the sanitary conditions in early Greensborough.2 pages downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia). greensborough, health, sanitation, diphtheria. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Disastrous fire in Greensborough, 26/09/1930
... Disastrous fire in Greensborough ...This 1930 article by correspondent David Medhurst outlines the fire at Councillor Jessop's home in Alexander Street and subsequent calls for the establishment of a fire brigade in Greensborough. The article was downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).Original reports of the fire and local support for establishment of a fire brigade in Greensborough. 2 pages downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia), corrected and reformatted.fire brigade, greensborough, david medhurst, councillor jessop, jessop, fire -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, In The Beginning There Was Only The Land, 1988_
... In The Beginning There Was Only The Land ...The book was written by Len Kenna as a fund raising item for the Lions Club of Bundoora.It details the history of Bundoora from before white settlement until the modern era.A black and white printed book of 227 pages plus bibliography and appendices. It has a multi coloured outer cover depicting the Bundoora local shop and first unofficial post office. Copy 2 is Lions International edition with brown hard cover and Lions stamp on front. 3 copies.A number of oval library stamps and its dewey number written in pencil on the inner flyleaf.bundoora, janefield, land army, larundel, len kenna, bundoora lions club, mont park, yan yean reservoir -
Greensborough Historical Society
Sound recording, Watsonia High School Choir in All Saint's Church of England Greensborough, 1969_
... Watsonia High School Choir in All Saint's Church of England ...This is a recording of the Watsonia High School Choir, recorded in All Saint's Church of England, Greensborough. The organist is Bruce Allen and the conductor is David Kefford. Pieces include Three Hungarian folk songs, Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart) and Panis Angelicus (Franck) with soloist Andrew Williams.A rare copy of the choir performing.1 x 45 rpm sound recordwatsonia, watsonia high, watsonia high school, all saint's church of england, greensborough, david kefford, bruce allen, andrew williams -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Picnics in Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1940-1955
... Picnics in Greensborough by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) ...Val Wilson recounts her memories of the popularity of Greensborough as a picnic destination and recalls some of the antics of local children.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages includes photographs.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, picnics -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in Chapman Street Macleod, 1953o
... Early days in Chapman Street Macleod ...Graeme and Lorraine Collins moved to Macleod in the late 1950s and tell the story of building and establishing their family home in the area.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, includes photographs.collins family, graeme collins, lorraine collins, macleod, chapman street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Early days in High Street Watsonia - the Willimotts, 1959o
... Early days in High Street Watsonia - the Willimotts ...Keith and Margaret Willimott built their home and moved to Watsonia in 1960. They tell the story of a developing suburb and the friendships made there.A primary source recollection of Watsonia in the mid-20th century.3 typed pages includes photographswillimott family, keith willimott, margaret willimott, watsonia, high street watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Transport in Victoria, 1980s
... Transport in Victoria ...Each of these booklets details the history, changes and upgrades to transport in Victoria in the early 1980s and explains the role af government authorities such as the Country Roads Board. Item 707c describes the Melbourne Freight Terminal between Spencer Street and Footscray Road.An historical look at the development of transport in Victoria.A collection of 3 booklets on transport in Victoria. Item 707a: 16 pages, colour illustrations. Item 707b: 20 pages, colour illustrations.Item 707c: 8 pages, black and white illustrations (20 x 14.5 cm). railways, transport, victoria, trams, roads -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Steeped in History, 13/05/1998
... Steeped in History ...This is an article on the 140th Anniversary celebrations of St Katherine's chapel on 17/05/1998.The original chapel was built by Major Anthony Beale an early pioneer of the Greensborough district.A black and white news article featuring 2 photographs.Pencil written on top right corner.st katherine's anglican church, major anthony beale, st helena, anniversaries, jock ryan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
... Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret. ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Students in top frame of mind for finals, 09/09/2015
... Students in top frame of mind for finals ...Twenty student of Sherbourne Primary School progressed to the state final of Tournament of Minds.News clipping, black text, colour image.sherbourne primary school, tournament of minds -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Creases in club's records, 28/10/2015
... Creases in club's records ...Lauren Cleary from Greensborough Cricket Club is researching the club's history and seeks information from the public.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough cricket club, lauren cleary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hugh Vemy, The Politics of Australian democracy: fundamentals in dispute 2nd ed, 1978_
... The Politics of Australian democracy: fundamentals in ...An historical discussion of Australian democracy.709 p.australia - politics and government, democracy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Duncan Grinnell-Milne, Wind in the wires, 1957_
... Wind in the wires ...Account of a World War 1 British fighter pilot.208 p. pbk. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, RSL victim of break-in, 27/01/2016
... RSL victim of break-in. ...A thief broke into Montmorency Eltham RSL and stole $3000 in cash. The RSL will now improve security measures.News clipping, black text, colour image.montmorency eltham rsl, bill mckenna -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Forced rates capping to shoot $12.5m hole in council budget, 20/01/2016
... Forced rates capping to shoot $12.5m hole in council budget ...Banyule Council faces a $12.5 million black hole in its budget due to rates capping and says it is too early to know what services will be slashed.News clipping, black text.banyule city council, council rates -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nick Vine Hall, Tracing your family history in Australia: a guide to sources. 2nd ed, 1994_
... Tracing your family history in Australia: a guide to ...A guide to family history/genealogy sources in Australia. 657p.genealogy resources -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Biographical dictionary, Who's who in Australia, 1980o
... Who's who in Australia ...Biographical entries of prominent Australians, including political and judicial appointeesHard cover book with worn edges, paper dust jacketaustralians, biographies, achievements -
Greensborough Historical Society
Gramophone Needles, His master's voice, His Master's Voice Gramophone needles in tin, 1950c
... His Master's Voice Gramophone needles in tin. ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Student performers hit the right note in top musical, 29/07/2015
... Student performers hit the right note in top musical. ...St Helena Secondary College production of West Side Story ran from July 30 to August 8 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.st helena secondary college, west side story -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Nillumbik Tourist Association, Where to stay in Nillumbik, 17/10/2015
... Where to stay in Nillumbik ...Lists 10 major tourist accommodations in: Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Research, St AndrewsColour, printed both sides, map of area, A4 folded twicenillumbik -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, $10,000 to help prevent disorders in behaviour, 12/08/2015
... $10,000 to help prevent disorders in behaviour. ...Kalparrin Early Childhood Intervention Program received $10,000 from the Commonwealth Bank Community Grants Program to develop a program for children at risk of developing behaviour problems.News clipping, black text.kalparrin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, In a century, this Cat has seen it all, 19/08/2015
... In a century, this Cat has seen it all. ...Bundoora's Vasey House resident and Geelong supporter Ron Olney turned 100 in August 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.vasey house bundoora, ron olney -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card, In loving memory of Eric Thomas Fort, 20/02/2016
... In loving memory of Eric Thomas Fort ...Memorial leaflet for Eric Thomas Fort, 19/7/1935 - 20/2/2016. Eric was the husband of Faye Fort nee Partington.3 p., colour photographeric thomas fort, faye fort, faye partinton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Double trouble; man nabbed by two police cars in 10 seconds, 19/06/2013
... Double trouble; man nabbed by two police cars in 10 seconds ...A delivery truck driver received separate fines for speeding and for using a mobile telephone within ten seconds in Lower Plenty.Small clipping, black & white printDiamond Valley Leader 19 June 2013traffic offences, lower plenty