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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, The Age, Rose remembered as a suburb blooms, 19/02/2011
... Rose remembered as a suburb blooms. ...and article about Anthony Beale and the history of St Katherine's Anglican Church, St Helena. The church in the article was originally erected in memory of Katherine Rose Beale, wife of Major Anthony Beale an original pioneer of Greensborough.News clipping, text and colour image. 2 copiesmajor anthony beale, katerine rose beale, st katherines anglican church, rose chapel, british east india company, walter withers, st helena -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Barbara Ann Hall, A Desperate Set of Villains, 1796_
... A Desperate Set of Villains ...Details the 244 Irish convicts transported to New South Wales on the ship "Marquis Cornwallis" in 1796.This book is devoted to only Irish convicts as a separate group.A 288 page book with a multi coloured outer cover.Pencil notes on inside cover.irish convicts, marquis cornwallis, transportation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, J. W. Payne, The Plenty: a centenary history of the Whittlesea shire, 1975_
... The Plenty: a centenary history of the Whittlesea shire. ...This book was issued for the Centenary of the Whittlesea Shire and written by J.W.Payne.This records the history of the white settlement of Whittlesea Shire. In particular it has detail of the Plenty Valley corridor.234 pages, illus., hard cover, pale green dust cover. 2 CopiesCopy one has library stamps and some pencil markings.whittlesea shire, plenty river, janefield, bundoora, flour mills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805, 1926-1978
... Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805 ...Published on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations 1978. Written by Max Balchin. Includes a brief history of each decade.A record of the early days of Etham High School.Black and white photographs, approx 60 pages. Green card cover with a drawing of Eltham High School. Includes loose page from the Jubilee Celebrations 1978.eltham high school, max balchin, jubilee celebrations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, A brief history of Lower Plenty, 1830o
... A brief history of Lower Plenty ...A brief history of the Lower Plenty area.A starting place for further investigation of the area.2 pages.lower plenty, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, A brief history of Bundoora, 1835o
... A brief history of Bundoora ...A brief history of the Bundoora area from around 1835.A starting place for further research.One page.bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, I wish I had a photo by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs), 1950o
... I wish I had a photo by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) ...Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) recounts her teenage years in Greensborough, when square dancing was a popular pastime for Val and her friends.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages of text.val wilson, val rolfs, greensborough, square dancing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Cecil Jessop: a community minded individual, 29/03/1892o
... John Cecil Jessop: a community minded individual. ...Cecil Jessop was an important figure in the development of Greensborough. This outline of his life discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.2 typed pages.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Invitation [copy], Invitation to the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City, 1934, 14/11/1934
... Invitation to the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City ...This was an invitation to the President of the Greensborough RSSILA and his wife to attend the Proclamation of the City of Heidelberg. Commemorates the Proclamation of Heidelberg as a City on 14th November 1934.An A4 photocopy of a certificate.Nilcity of heidelberg, lord huntingfield, invitations, hardley, warringal park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Culling a mob mentality, 28/10/2015
... Culling a mob mentality ...Diamond Valley Leader Letters to the Editor discuss the issue of kangaroos at Gresswell Forest Reserve.News clipping, black text, colour image.kangaroos, gresswell forest reserve -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch: a proud history, 1919-2015
... Greensborough RSL Sub-branch: a proud history ...A short history of the Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch, with first steps to its founding in 1919 and first official recognition as a sub branch in 1934.71p. col. illus.greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hazel Poulter, Templestowe - a folk history, 1985_
... Templestowe - a folk history ...A short history of Templestowe.114 p., black & white photos. 2 copies.Author's presentation copy 1987templestowe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, George W. Bell, Eltham Warrandyte and environs: a visitor's guide map: centenary souvenir. 2nd ed, 1994c
... Eltham Warrandyte and environs: a visitor's guide map ...Tourist guide to historic and other features in the Eltham Warrandyte area and environs, A2, black & white, folded 3 times to A5, printed on one sidewarrandyte, eltham, st helena, montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Allen & Unwin Australia, A Ton of spirit: Australian centenarians talk with Penny Smith, 1990_
... A Ton of spirit: Australian centenarians talk with Penny ...A Bicentennial Centenarians Project, comprising interviews with 50 Australian centenarians. 183 p. illus.biographies, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A girl at Government house: an English girl’s reminiscences, ed. By Helen Vellacott, 1932_
... A girl at Government house: an English girl’s reminiscences ...An English girl's reminiscences: 'below stairs' in Colonial Australia. Set in Sydney and Melbourne.145 p., illus. (some col.).Signed by author.helen vellacott, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Diamond Valley throws its way to a big medal haul, 17/02/2016
... Diamond Valley throws its way to a big medal haul ...Outstanding form of Diamond Valley Athletic Club throwers was the highlight of the club’s successful campaign at the Victorian Junior Athletic Championship. Chelsea Owen-Smith won state championship gold.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley athletics club, chelsea owen smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Olympic Village: a forgotten community? / Melissa Bell, Kelvin Doyle and Mark Orlando, 1995_
... Olympic Village: a forgotten community? / Melissa Bell ...A short history of the West Heidelberg Olympic Village built to accommodate participants in the Melbourne Olympic Games 1956. It also looks at the Village in 1995.23 pages, black and white illustrations.1956 olympic games, west heidelberg, olympic village -
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
Newspaper clipping, A temporary bridge for Main Street, 24/10/1978
... A temporary bridge for Main Street. ...Leading up to the opening of Greensborough Plaza, traffic along Main Street was affected by the part closure due to the construction of a road bridge over the railway line.Significant infrastructure changes in Greensborough at the time of the opening of Greensborough Plaza in 1978.Photocopy of news clipping (Item 958). Text and black and white images. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Scotprint, A Guide to World War II 'Invasion or Liberation': Western Europe Sept 1939 to March 1945, 1999_
... A Guide to World War II 'Invasion or Liberation': Western ...Notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western Europe.Double sided col. maps, with notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western Europe.world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Banyule City Council, Building a better Banyule: highlights of the City Plan 2013-2017, 2013-2017
... Building a better Banyule: highlights of the City Plan 2013 ...This booklet outlines major works and events within the City of Banyule during the period 2013-3017.6 pages of text and colour images.banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Banyule City Council, Civic Revitalisation: Ivanhoe and Greensborough: building a better Banyule, 2015_06
... Civic Revitalisation: Ivanhoe and Greensborough: building a ...This folder contains information on the redevelopment of the Ivanhoe civic precinct and the development of One Flintoff Street Greensborough as Council's offices and service centre. The Greensborough centre will be built over the Watermarc building.Black spiral bound folder with clear cover, containing a collection of publications with text and colour images.banyule city council, ivanhoe, greensborough, one flintoff, watermarc -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Doubles game a real ace, 22/07/2015
... Doubles game a real ace ...Michael Collins, senior tennis player and coach at Greensborough Tennis Club played in the successful Australian team in the Von Cramm Cup in June 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.michael collins, greensborough tennis club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Imagigrafix Inc. P/L, Melbourne A-Z home guide [Calendar], 1992_
... Melbourne A-Z home guide [Calendar] ...This unused calendar for 1992 includes entries for businesses in the Banyule, Nillumbik and surrounding areas.Coloured calendar for 1992 with entries for businesses in the Banyule and Nillumbik areasbanyule, nillumbik -
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
Newspaper Clipping, Perfect fit for a long life, 19/08/2015
... Perfect fit for a long life ...90 year old Lyla Browne attends gym classes at Eltham Leisure Centre to keep herself fit and active.News clipping, black text, colour image.lyla browne, eltham leisure centre, prime movers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Loyola College farewells a friend, 19/08/2015
... Loyola College farewells a friend ...This article is a tribute to Loyola College Deputy Principal Tony Chirico who died in August 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.loyola college, tony chirico -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Give it a go; Bundoora Homestead, 07/10/2015
... Give it a go; Bundoora Homestead. ...The writer Daniel Paproth took a tour of Bundoora Homestead.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora homestead -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, DNA gives old days a new twist, 30/09/2015
... DNA gives old days a new twist. ...Discusses a study of ancient DNA from Spain which challenges the transition of humans from hunter gatherers to farmers. The study was undertaken by Dr Cristina Valdiosera of La Trobe University.News clipping, black text, colour image.cristina valdiosera, la trobe university -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Susie Cooper et al, The Happy Hermits and Diary of a trip to Evelyn, 1908o
... The Happy Hermits and Diary of a trip to Evelyn ...The "Hermits" were a group of young men from Collingwood who had camping holidays at Evelyn (now Mount Evelyn) between 1908 and 1911. They took photographs, and were mentioned in a diary kept by two girls who spent their holidays in the area in 1911. The diary and photos were found in a collection belonging to Dorothy Higgs, a sister of one of the Hermits, following her death in 1978. Some of the photos and a facsimile of the diary form this publication.The photos and diary provides direct evidence of turn-of-the-century holiday and tourist activity32 p. black & white and colour illus.mount evelyn, tourism