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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Jean Franklin [as a child], 1910c
... Jean Franklin [as a child] ...Photograph of Jean Franklin junior as a child.Digital copy of black and white photograph.franklin family, jean franklin -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1974 Grade Prep A, 1974_
... Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1974 Grade Prep A. ...Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1974 Grade Prep A. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.Class name marked on photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Pedestrian refuge a 'risk', 17/02/2016
... Pedestrian refuge a 'risk'. ...A pedestrian refuge in Flintoff Street is not the answer to pedestrian access from Main Street to the Grimshaw Street medical precinct.News clipping, black text, colour image.grimshaw street greensborough, flintoff street greensborough, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Court hire system a hit, 16/03/2016
... Court hire system a hit ...Online bookings have made access to court hire easier at Karingal Drive Tennis Club GreensboroughNews clipping, black text, colour image.karingal drive tennis club, tennis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, My fight for a job, 06/04/2016
... My fight for a job ...Vietnam veteran and Montmorency resident Kevin Dudman seeks employment but believes his age is against him.News clipping, black text, colour image.kevin dudman, montmorency, vietnam veterans -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Plaque - A. H. W. Webb, 27/03/2010
... Plaque - A. H. W. Webb ...Plaque on Plenty River Trail at Greensborough: "To perpetuate the memory of Mr A. H. W. Webb for services over 25 years in founding and developing this park".Sign from the early development days of the Plenty River Trail.Digital copy of colour photographs.plenty river trail, a h w webb -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Heidelberg Leader, Treasures of a WW1 hero, by John Trevorrow, 08/11/2016
... Treasures of a WW1 hero, by John Trevorrow ...Article about a World War 1 display by Box Hill RSL centering on Lieutenant John Boothroyd Monkhouse who served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France.Article with text and colour imagesworld war i, john boothroyd monkhouse -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Norm Colvin et al, 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 by Norm Colvin discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes. Additional material on his War Service by John Gibson with photographs from the collection of Jean Luxford.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.7 pages, text and photographs.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Barry Green, Remembrance Day 2016: a Reflection / Barry Green, 11/11/2016
... Remembrance Day 2016: a Reflection / Barry Green ...Text of speech given by Rev Barry Green at the 2016 Greensborough RSL Remembrance Day Service. The topic of the speech is "Mateship" and Greensborough locals Fred Starling, Walter Starling and Fred Godber. Also remembered is Joseph Evans, who saved a young girl from drowning. All men were Anzacs. [Mentions Ivy Partington]2 pages text of article, 1 photocopied page from "Fine Spirit and Pluck"anzacs, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2016, starling family, joseph evans, herbert godber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Students take a ride back in time, 1980s
... Students take a ride back in time. ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
... Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk ...A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Chapter of Baxter's History, 1837o
... A Chapter of Baxter's History ...The article was originally printed in the Hastings Sun on 05/06/1985. Downloaded from www.bratpac.org/about-bratpac/baxters-history This document outlines some of the history of the Baxter family and the area known as Baxter on the Mornington PeninsulaA seven page computer printed document Nilbaxter, mornington peninsula, port phillip district, carrup carrup, baxters flat, captain benjamin baxter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, As time goes by; a history of our schools, 27/08/1997
... As time goes by; a history of our schools. ...This supplement to the Diamond Valley Leader August 27 1997, lists details of the foundation and history of all schools in the Diamond Valley/Banyule area.Information regarding the foundation of primary and secondary schools in the area. includes state, catholic and private schools.5 pages copied from Diamond Valley Leader 1997.heidelberg, ivanhoe, schools, banyule, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, William Heinemann Australia, Made in Australia: a sourcebook of all things Australia, 1986_
... Made in Australia: a sourcebook of all things Australia. ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A Life Worth Celebrating, 12/09/2012
... A Life Worth Celebrating ...The item was written about Margaret Woiwod who passed away on August 1 2012.Margaret Woiwod was a prominent community minded person who lived in Bend of Isles for 25 years and later in Eltham North.A multi coloured 1 page newspaper article.Nilbend of isles, kangaroo ground fire tower, nillumbik reconciliation group, woiwod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Victorian Women's Trust, A Switch in Time, 2012_09
... A Switch in Time ...The book was published at a time when Australia's first woman Prime Minister was under constant personal attack from the media and political commentators. It discusses gender bias and respect.It highlights the gender bias in the business and particularly the political world and the reporting of the same.A 62 page book with black printing on multi coloured pages. The outer covers are pink in colour with white writing. 2 copies.julia gillard, politics, media bias, sexism, misogyny, victorian womens trust -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoirs, Rosalie Bray, A Second Chance at Learning, 1988-1991
... A Second Chance at Learning ...The document details the experiences of Rosie Bray as an adult student at Watsonia High School.Rosie Bray is a member of Greensborough Historical Society. Watsonia High School is a former school in the district, now amalgamated to form Greensborough College.A 5 page document with a number of coloured photographs.Nilwatsonia high school, rosie bray, aduilt learning, greensborough college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Gifted athlete a man of integrity, 09/08/2002c
... Gifted athlete a man of integrity ...The article is an obituary for Trevor Partington who passed away in 2002. Trevor was a descendant of the Partington and Whatmough families, both of which were pioneering families of Greensborough.A photocopy of a black and white newspaper article.Pencilled date.partington, trevor partington, wangaratta gift, diamond valley football league, greensborough football club, greensborough bowling club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy, 1943_
... Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy. ...A brief explanation of Lieutenant Carse's connection to Greensborough.Hubert Edward (Ted) Carse fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2.Half page, typedcarse family, operation rimau, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The Batman Tree: a brief history, 1835o
... The Batman Tree: a brief history ...A compilation of information on the Batman Apple Tree collected and written by Noel Withers.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.5 pages of text and illustrations.batmans apple tree, noel withers, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A notable apple tree, 09/04/1910
... A notable apple tree ...This article, first published in 1910, reports on the 'old' tree planted near Greensborough.This is possibly the oldest apple tree in Victoria. It was planted on the banks of the Plenty River in 1841.3 pages of text and illustration. First published in "Leader' newspaper Melbourne 1910.batmans apple tree, apples, john batman, robert whatmough, frederick nevin flintoff, plenty river, 1841 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea, 2001_
... A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea. ...A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Relatively simple, or, a Tale of two brothers, my ancestors: by Brian Poulter, 1881o
... Relatively simple, or, a Tale of two brothers, my ancestors ...This oral history tells the story of two brothers, Giles John Poulter and William Haylock Poulter. It relates the story of their marriages to Mary Dalrymple and Mary Alice Dalrymple.Shows some of the relationships within the Poulter family.One page of text.poulter, dalrymple, giles john poulter, william haylock poulter, brian poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, A celebration of the life of Amy Isobel Huitt, 05/02/2010
... A celebration of the life of Amy Isobel Huitt. ...Order of service for the funeral of Amy Isobel Huitt, 1915-2010.The Huitt family were well known in the Greensborough area in the mid 20th century.4 page order of service, colour photograph on cover.huitt family, amy isobel huitt, amy huitt -
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.Original news clipping (Item 904) and photocopy of same (Item 958). Text and black and white images.main street greensborough, para road, railway, greensborough plaza -
Greensborough Historical Society
Compact disc, Briar Hill Primary School - A reflective look 1927- 2007, 1927-2007
... Briar Hill Primary School - A reflective look 1927- 2007. ...One Power point presentation (dated 27/11/2007) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Briar Hill Primary School in 2007. Contents: a selection of unnamed class photographs from 1927 - 2006. Activities include Spring Fair 2007.A production of the Briar Hill Primary School to celebrate 80 years.1 compact disc in plastic case.briar hill primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, A Naval cadet named Hector, 1917_
... A Naval cadet named Hector ...Photograph of a naval cadet named Hector.Digital copy of black and white photograph"from Hector"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops inspect a Bedouin house in Kharm Palestine, 1918_
... Australian troops inspect a Bedouin house in Kharm ...Australian troops inspect a Bedouin house in Kharm [Tulkarm?] Palestine.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Bedouin house at Kharm Palestine"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Christopher Baker et al, Depressions: 1890s, 1930s: a social history, by Christopher Baker, 1982_
... Depressions: 1890s, 1930s: a social history, by Christopher ...This secondary school textbook looks at life in Australia during the depressions of the 1890s and 1930s.Paperback, 92 p. illus.Signed Faye Fort on title page.australia history, great depression 1930s, economic depressions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Parking a fine mess, 01/02/2017
... Parking a fine mess ...The number of fines for illegal parking is soaring at Melbourne’s crowded train station carparks, with Watsonia featuring highly.News article 1 page, black text.parking fines, watsonia, watsonia station