Brochure issued by the Institute of Public Affairs prior to the 1949 Australian federal election criticising the Labor government policy of bank nationalisation.The Australian Labor Party's bank nationalisation policy was strenuously opposed by conservative parties and organisations, and probably was a significant factor in its loss of the 1949 federal election.Leaflet 4 p. printed in black on white paperinstitute of public affairs (n.s.w), australian labor party, bank nationalisation, politics

Details of the Greensborough Model Aircraft Club fundraiser for cancer awareness held on August 24th, 2014. News clipping with text and colour image.In pen: DV Leader 20/8/14greensborough model aircraft club

Montmorency Uniting Church celebrated its centenary in August 2014. The Church building was designed by Alistair Knox and its stained glass window was hand crafted by parishioners.News clipping with text and colour image.In pen: DV Leader 20/8/2014eltham-montmorency uniting church, montmorency uniting church

Changes to residential development zones in Montmorency would effect local homeowners, according to architect Michael Scalzo.News clipping, black text.montmorency, land development

The Victoria Cross estate in Macleod honours Victoria Cross winners from World War I and World War 2. In this article ideas for improving the streets during the Anzac Centenary is discussed.News clipping, black text, colour images.Heidelberg Leader and date written on page.victoria cross, victoria cross estate macleod, macleod, war memorials

Five Diamond Valley residents were awarded Queen's Birthday Honours in 2014.News clipping, black text, colour images.queens birthday honours, nicholas hoogenraad, harry jenkins, janette cook, heather gardner, robert elworthy

Discusses the 2014 craft exhibition at Bundoora Homestead, showing beanies from the Alice Springs Beanie Festival.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora homestead, alice springs beanie festival, colours of the country

Published for the Jubilee (50 year anniversary) of Federation, this book tells of Australia's history post white settlement.Hard cover book, 240 p., illus. (some colour).

Watsonia's Darien Pullen has sculpted a new World War I memorial for Marrickville City Council.News clipping, black text, colour image.darien pullen, meridian sculpture foundry, world war 1

Strathallan Golf Club could fold if its lease agreement with La Trobe University is not extended beyond 2018.News clipping, black text.strathallan golf club, latrobe university

This souvenir issue of The Age (August 29 1995) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War II.4 pages, colour images and black text.world war ii

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Biographical information about soldiers from the Cobram District who died in World War 1 produced by the Cobram Historical Society and Cobram RSL.Pamphlet, 44 p., col. illus.world war 1, cobram

A young boy was assaulted in the cinema toilets at Greensborough Plaza and the police are seeking information.News clipping, black text.greensborough plaza

Three photographs of Bill Hutchinson with his car and second place trophy in the 1951 Interstate Jubilee Soapbox Derby.Digital copy of 3 black and white photos.bill hutchinson

Collection of copies of documents and plans relating to land owned by the Black Family in Greensborough and Watsonia, and its sale by auction and subdivision to form the suburb of Watsonia following the building of Watsonia Railway Station in 1924History of the development of the suburb of WatsoniaLoose-leaf folder, pages in file protectorsblack family, watsonia

Five boys in the garden at Blackjack, the home of the Robinson family to late 1956. The Blackjack property, house and acres of fruit orchards ran down to the Plenty River off Hume Street Greensborough. The photographs were taken as slides by Frank Robinson and digitised by his son James in 2015.Digital copy of colour photograph.blackjack, hume street greensborough, robinson family, frank robinson

Beb standing in the garden at Blackjack, the home of the Robinson family to late 1956. The Blackjack property, house and acres of fruit orchards ran down to the Plenty River off Hume Street Greensborough. The photographs were taken as slides by Frank Robinson and digitised by his son James in 2015.Digital copy of colour photograph.robinson family, blackjack, hume street greensborough

North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908. From the Alexander Family showing John Senior, Isabella, Baby Henry, John Junior, Marcella Evans.Representative photograph of a group picnic held in the Greensborough area, a popular venue and day trip for groups from Melbourne.Black and White PhotographBack Sticker States - North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908 The Alexander Family - John [Senior], Isabella, Baby Henry, John [Junior], Marcella Evans.alexander family

Willows in the Plenty River, looking south west to cliffs. The Blackjack property, house and acres of fruit orchards ran down to the Plenty River off Hume Street Greensborough and was the home of the Robinson family to late 1956. The photographs were taken as slides by Frank Robinson and digitised by his son James in 2015. Oral history has it that Anthony Beale was the first to bring willow cuttings from the island of St Helena, to Australia.Digital copy of colour photograph.robinson family, blackjack, plenty river

Janefield Precinct: Dug in building site. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.

Notes relating to Major Mitchell's survey in 1836, Henty Family involvement in the Western District and beginnings of the town of Coleraine in 1839.Eight page pamphlet with pink covercoleraine

Frederick Kroschel of Natimuk died of wounds in France 27 September 1917.Connection to the Fort family. Photograph and memorabilia with Faye Fort.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.freserick kroschel, natimuk, world war i

Born in 1883, Herb was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. He moved to Brunswick after his marriage in 1917 where he worked as a carter. He had many jobs and moved around Victoria finally settling in Brunswick. In this photograph, neither the team nor players are identified.Digital copy of black and white photograph.herb medhurst

Born in 1883, Herb Medhurst was the eldest of David and Martha’s 8 children. He moved to Greensborough with the family at age 17. He was a good sportsman, playing cricket and excelling at wood chopping winning many ribbons at shows. He moved to Brunswick after his marriage in 1917 where he worked as a carter. He had many jobs and moved around Victoria finally settling in Brunswick. In this photograph neither the group nor individuals are identified.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.herb medhurst

Portrait of Leah Partington (born 1826), sister of Charles Partington who left for Australia the next year in 1857. Leah had a daughter, Maria, born in 1851. Leah was 25 and unmarried. (notes by Faye Fort). Photo taken in Heywood England.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family

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

Photograph one of a series of three panoramic photographs of Greensborough before and after the construction of Greensborough Plaza at the end of the 1970s. Shows the changing landscape of Greensborough from rural to suburban township.These photographs clearly show the change in the street scape of Greensborough from the Hailes Street/Circuit side of town.Panorama photograph in timber frame. One of three in series. Labelled in red on front of frame 'Greensborough June 1977"greensborough, greensborough plaza