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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Arthur Erskine's Story: a Tale of the Days of Knox, 1884
... Arthur Erskine's Story: a Tale of the Days of Knox ...An historical tale set in Scotland at the time of the Reformation in the mid sixteenth century.Dark green cloth-covered board covers and spine. Red borders impressed on cover. Graphics on cover and spine in red and black and gold.An historical tale set in Scotland at the time of the Reformation in the mid sixteenth century.reformation, fiction, scotland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Pilgrim's Way (from Winchester to Canterbury): A Series of Camera Studies, 1948
... The Pilgrim's Way (from Winchester to Canterbury): A Series ...Light blue cloth-covered spine and covers. Graphics lower right hand front cover, gold. Text on spine, discoloured gold. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Emma Leslie, Ellerslie House: A Book for Boys, c. 1900
... Ellerslie House: A Book for Boys ...Green cloth binding over carboard covers, with title in gold in top right corner. Depiction of two boys within a roundel on front cover with flowers. Details picked out in red. 121 pp.victorian fiction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Maria Elizabeth Budden, Claudine, Or Humility the basis of All Virtues. A Swiss Tale, n.d
... Claudine, Or Humility the basis of All Virtues. A Swiss ...Red cloth binding over carboard covers, with title in gold at top edge. Black and white drawing depicting a girl and a boy seated on a part bench on the front cover, with floral decoration surrounding them. 177 pp.childrens fiction, fiction, women authors -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Catalogue of the Public Library of Victoria. Vol. I - A to O, 1880
... The Catalogue of the Public Library of Victoria. Vol. I - A ...Pale green paper binding covers, with title and author in black on spine and cover (within deceorative borders). 446 pp. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Harleigh Severne, Chums: A Tale for the Youngsters, c. 1892
... Chums: A Tale for the Youngsters ...Brown cloth-covered binding. Front cover has pictures of swords, guns and ancors, with lettering and design in gold. Title and author on spine in black lettering. Gilt-edged pages. 312pp.fiction, childrens literature, 1800s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - The Experiences and Bound Document - Impressions of a Chairman, Keith S Anderson, The Experiences and Impressions of a Chairman, 1969
... The Experiences and Impressions of a Chairman ...Presented and bound document -The Experiences and Impressions of a Chairman ' by K.S. Anderson 1950 -1961. Printed single sided, written by Keith Anderson in 1969 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, A Homely Chat About Dairying, 09/1888
... A Homely Chat About Dairying ...A booklet, containing a lecture on model dairies, 'A Homely Chat About Dairying'; delivered by Mr. D. Wilson, at the Centennial International Exhibition, 8th September 1888.centennial exhibition, melbourne exhibition building, 1888, dairy, rural industry -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Allan Mann, Ikon to a Fossil King, c. 1982
... Ikon to a Fossil King ...NoneAbstract image. Centre image is a human (shown without skin) climbing a narrow mound/hill form. At the top is a screen supported by three poles. The screen reproduces a photograph of what appears to be a classical narrative bas-relief sculpture. On each side of the hill are Celtic and Norse carvings/gilded artefacts/metalworks mounted on long poles. Abstract could patterns are at the top of the print. No matt. Silver metal frame.Front: 1/10 (lower left) Ikon to a Fossil King (lower centre) Allan Mann (lower right) (pencil) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Beatrice A Chapple and, Grave of David E. Wheeler Greensborough Cemetery, 14/07/1922
... Grave of Beatrice A Chapple and, Grave of David E. Wheeler ...Grave of Beatrice A Chapple (died 14/07/1922) in Plot# G15 Greensborough Cemetery. Grave of David E. Wheeler (died 05/10/1926) in Plot# G14 Greensborough Cemetery. These graves are adjacent. [Caption by Bruce McDowell: Beatrice Alice Chapple was the daughter of William & Susan McDowell (nee Poulter) - Susan Poulter was the daughter of William & Susan Poulter (nee Chapman)]Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photographbeatrice chapple, david e wheeler, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott, Greensborough Cemetery, 01/12/1880
... Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott ...Grave of Thomas A Elliott (died 01/12/1880) and Elizabeth Elliott (died 16/08/1868) in Plot# C3 and C4 Greensborough Cemetery. The Elliott family arrived in Greensborough in the early 1860's.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.thomas a elliott, elizabeth elliott, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia Garage A, 1955c
... Watsonia Garage A ...Photograph of Watsonia Garage circa 1950. Shows two men with car and woman as onlooker. The Garage is a Ford service centre and sub-dealership. There are two petrol pumps at the front of the garage.Digital copy of black and white photograph.watsonia, watsonia garage -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott, Greensborough Cemetery, 01/12/1880
... Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott ...Grave of Thomas A Elliott (died 01/12/1880) and Elizabeth Elliott (died 16/08/1868) in Plot# C3 and C4 Greensborough Cemetery. The Elliott family arrived in Greensborough in the early 1860's.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.thomas a elliott, elizabeth elliott, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L. Withell at Greensborough Cemetery, 30/10/1929
... Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L ...Grave of John H. Withell (died 07/05/1930), Prudence A. Withell (died 24/06/1931) and John T.L. Withell (died 1929) in Plot#E9/E10 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john t l withell, prudence withell, john h withell, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Digital Image, World War I postcard - Firing a Howitzer in France [and caption], 07/12/1917
... World War I postcard - Firing a Howitzer in France [and ...World War I post card "Firing a Howitzer in France" and greeting on back. [Lorraine Coates Collection]Image on postcard is an "Official War Photograph".Digital copy of black and white postcard and caption.world war 1, postcards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Unidentified man [possibly a Partington], 1890c
... Unidentified man [possibly a Partington] ...Photograph of unidentified man, possibly from the Partington family. [Faye Partington verified 12/1/2017 that this IS certainly William Partington]Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Loranda Publishing, Murrundindi: a true story / retold by Karen Brunskill and M. G. Dean, 2001_
... Murrundindi: a true story / retold by Karen Brunskill and M ...Tells the story of Murrundindi of the Wurundjeri people of Victoria. The story relates his early years at school, his struggle with dual heritage and his later acceptance of his aboriginal heritage.32 p., illus. Paperback.murrundindi, wurundjeri, aborigines victoria, aboriginal heritage sites -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ian Henderson, Lemons, lace and apron strings: a family life / Florence Henderson, 2011_
... Lemons, lace and apron strings: a family life / Florence ...Tells the life story of Florence Henderson (Hayes) nee Howard. The text is based on Florence's own writing and expanded by her family. The final text was approved by Florence prior to her death in 2010. A personal story of life in Melbourne during the 20th century.128 p., illus. (some col.). Paperback.Inscribed on title page "Presented to the Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson."florence howard, florence henderson, florence hayes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, A family fishing club 1926-2001: 75 years of Angling tradition / Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc, 1926-2001
... A family fishing club 1926-2001: 75 years of Angling ...This article outlines the history of Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc., founded in 1926.35 pages, illus. Downloaded article in black spiral binder. Includes appendix to 2012.greensborough and district angling club inc, fishing club -
Greensborough Historical Society
DVD, Plenty Gorge Park: a natural and social history / Parks Victoria, 2011_
... Plenty Gorge Park: a natural and social history / Parks ...This DVD gives some detail of the Plenty Gorge Park, its natural environment and impact of man.1 DVD. plenty gorge park, parks victoria, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Emily A T Maygar, 1897c
... Emily A T Maygar ...A member of the Maygar family who came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. The family farmed along the Plenty River. [In The Melbourne Punch of 27/05/1897 the Vanderwyde Photo Studio Bourke Street featured and promoted their 'Head Study' photography.]Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.maygar family, emily maygar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Two men in a boat fishing on the bank of the Plenty River in 1937, 1937_
... Two men in a boat fishing on the bank of the Plenty River ...Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows two men fishing from a boat on a river.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Group of Four in a Tree Hollow, 1935, 1935_
... Group of Four in a Tree Hollow, 1935. ...Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a group of men and boys in the hollow of a tree.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott, Greensborough Cemetery, 01/12/1880
... Grave of Thomas A Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott ...Grave of Thomas A Elliott (died 1880) and Elizabeth Elliott (died 1868) in Plot# C3 and C4 Greensborough Cemetery. The Elliott family arrived in Greensborough in the early 1860's.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.thomas a elliott, elizabeth elliott, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L. Withell at Greensborough Cemetery, 30/10/1929
... Grave of John H. Withell; Prudence A. Withell and John T.L ...Grave of John H. Withell (died 07/05/1930), Prudence A. Withell (died 24/06/1931)and John T.L. Withell (died 30/10/1929) in Plot#E9/E10 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. John Henry Withell died 07/05/1930.Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john withell, prudence withell, john t l withell, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A tale of two cultures, 18/01/2012
... A tale of two cultures ...Patsy Coverdale discusses her book 'North Queensland in black and white'. Ms Coverdale is a member of GHS.Newspaper article text and colour photograph.Date in pen: DV Leader 18.1.2012patsy coverdale, authors, bama -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh, Church Street Greensborough, 1907_
... R. A. Marsh, Church Street Greensborough ...Deals with a tenancy agreement between the Marsh and Partington families. There is also a brief family history of the Marsh family in Greensborough.Marsh and Partington families are Greensborough pioneer families.Collection of documents relating to the Marsh family. In particular a dispute about a log crossing on the Plenty River, the access to which was across Marsh's land.Some handwritten documents.marsh family, partington, greensborough, hailes street, church street, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Watsonia - a short history, 1934o
... Watsonia - a short history ...A history of the Watsonia with no definite author shown and no references. Information requires verification. [By inference etc. The author was John Kellow]5 pages of typed text.Handwritten on last page in red pen: "Kellett - Greenswood Dve" followed by in pencil: "Kellow 9 7 72"watsonia, electric station estate, black family. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Town named after a dashing military man, 1836o
... Town named after a dashing military man ...A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. Some mentioned people are Henry Smythe, Major Anthony Beale, James Chapman, Edward Green and Mr A Grimshaw; all of whom were early pioneers of the Greensborough district.A photcopy of a newspaper clipping from the Diamond Valley Leader.Nilgreensborough, henry smythe, major anthony beale, james chapman, edward green, wragge family, usher family, black family, flintoff family, meagher family, robert whatmough, jessie angus. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Montmorency, 1836o
... A brief history of Montmorency ...A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall and first published on the GHS website. Some information about the early owners of the "Montmorenci Estate".3 pages of text and photographs.montmorency, june hall, greensborough, donnithorne, stuart donaldson