Willis Vale: House 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 destroyed in 1964 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.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of colour photograph.willis vale, partington, whatmough, maygar

Trevor Partington competing in the Greensborough Gift. Trevor was a keen sportsman, playing over 300 games of football for Greensborough, cricket, athletics, wood chopping and bowling.Digital copy of black and white photograph.trevor partington, greensborough gift

Trevor Partington shown in Army uniform.Digital copy of black and white photograph.trevor partington

Society member Marilyn Smith has compiled a collection of historic articles from local newspapers, historic and modern photographs of the swimming pool in the Plenty River Greensborough, opened in 1937. The Pool is still visible from the Main Street bridge and present day photographs are also included. A short story by Gary Partington tells of his memories of the Plenty River as he was growing up.An historical view of the Greensborough pool in the Plenty River.Folder with pink plastic cover. 12 pages of text and photographs.plenty river, greensborough swimming pool, marilyn smith, gary partington

The story of the career of Queens Counsel Philip Opas whose cases include the defence of Ronald Ryan.170 p. Paperback.philip opas, ronald ryan, patrick tennison

This book tells the story of the Eltham Uniting Church from 1850-2000 and its place in the Eltham community.175 p., illus. Paperback.eltham-montmorency uniting church, eltham uniting church, kenneth eric eckersall, eltham methodist church

This book tells of the murder and assault of Victorian police 1837-1988.320 p., illus. Paperback.victoria police, ralph stavely, gary presland, gavin brown

A commemorative edition of The Melbourne Age to celebrate 150 years of settlement in the Colony of Victoria. Includes historical photographs and articles.Newspaper, 8 pages, text and graphics (some col.).victoria history

Muddy track in Lower PlentyBlack and white photograph, enlarged and laminated.plenty river

Recent photograph of one of the older houses in Greensborough. This house is in Grimshaw Street Photo taken at the very beginning of the construction of the Watermarc precinct. This house at 49 Grimshaw Street, along with the one next door at 47 Grimshaw Street were built by John Ely, son of Frederick Ely. John and his wife Melinda(Iredale), lived in Main Street (where is father Fred lived), then Grimshaw Street, John a labourer, later an assistant. John owned land in Grimshaw Street, where he built their home, he subdivided the land, this was when Eldale Avenue came to be, a combination of John’s and Melinda’s surnames. He sold a block of land, to Dr. E.R. Cordner, this is where the Cordner house, “Ashmead” was built. John and Melinda’s house later (mid 1970's) became a 'Ely House Medical Centre' owned by Drs. Myerscough and Hugh T McDonald . Alan (John's son) and Maisie’s a Physiotherapy Centre. Later Drs Stephen Hanslow and Dr. Eastern operated the medical centre. The house at 47 Grimshaw Street was demolished in 2017.Digital copy of colour photograph.grimshaw street greensborough

This photograph shows workers removing the blackout material from the State Library of Victoria Dome in 1947. The Melbourne skyline is in the background.This is a copy of one of the photographs donated to the SLV by GHS member Rex Smith in 2003.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith

This photo shows Tom Vickers inside his Main Street Chemist. Copied from the Vickers family collection 2015 with permission of Mrs B Vickers.Digital copy of black and white photograph.tom vickers, main street greensborough

A 13 year old Watsonia boy was threatened and assaulted by other teens on the bus.News clipping, black text.bullying, racism, sikhs

Removal of protected vegetation was the most common type of planning investigation in Banyule.News clipping, black text.banyule city council

A renovated weatherboard house in Vermont Parade Greensborough sold for over $1.1 million.News clipping, black text, colour image.vermont parade greensborough, houses in greensborough

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

Pat Smith (nee Davey) recounts her memories of growing up in Briar Hill2p., text.pat smith, pat davey, briar hill

Diamond Village Shopping Centre (Trees in Carpark), Nepean Street Watsonia.Digital copy of colour photograph.diamond village shopping centre, watsonia

In May 2016, the Nillumbik Historical Society invited Greensborough Historical Society to visit its historical centre at Ellis Cottage in Diamond Creek. Ellis Cottage was built in 1865 and is made of local uncut stone. The cottage is a typical farmers residence of this period. The stone construction is unique in this district as most construction is weatherboard. This photo shows a sculpture in the grounds of the Ellis Cottage.Digital colour photographellis cottage, nillumbik historical society inc.

An illustrated history of war memorials and monuments in Australia.522p., illus.war memorials, monuments

An account of the Australian battles in France in 1918, including the 1918 Battle of the Somme.327p., illus., maps.world war 1, the somme

Vera Poulter, Lesley Hills and Lorraine Poulter with Ashril Theatre in background c 1942Digital copy of black and white photograph.poulter family, lesley hooper, ashril theatre

Black and white photograph of Lesley Hills and Geoffrey Butterworth in garden c1942Digital copy of black and white photograph.lesley hooper, geoff butterworth

Black and white photograph of Hazel and Lesley Hills in garden c1939Digital copy of black and white photograph.lesley hooper, hills family

Black and white photograph of Keith Hills, Lorraine Poulter, Lesley Hills and Ray Poulter in back yard Christmas Day c1939Digital copy of black and white photograph.hills family, poulter family

Black and white photograph of Lesley Hills and Lorraine Poulter with Willett's butcher shop in background c1940Digital copy of black and white photograph.lesley hills, lorraine poulter, willetts butchers

First home built on the One Evelyn Way development in Greensborough This site was previously a pig farm and there were some environmental concerns as this site was developed.Digital copy of colour photographone evelyn way greensborough

The story is about a brother and sister who have each been invested as Queen's Scouts.The Parr family were residents of Watsonia when this award was archived.A photocopy of a newspaper article on a scouting family.Biro writings above and below the article.scouting, watsonia venturers, queens scout, parr family

Watsonia Heights Primary school is a local education facility. Article written by Rosalie Bray.Features a photograph of two students wearing period clothing on horse back. The article also lists school activities from the period.A photocopy of a newspaper article on activities at Watsonia Heights Primary school.Some biro writing at bottom of page.watsonia heights primary school, rosalie bray

This book celebrates Australian 'creative genius' by describing some of the inventions originating in Australia.A good source book of Australian inventions.224 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Hard cover.inventions, australian culture, australian artists