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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Prudence Partington, 1888c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington, 1900c
Prudence Partington was born in 1858 at a cottage at the Watsonia Toll Gate operated by her father Charles. The family later moved to Willis Vale. After their parents’ deaths, Maria and Prudence moved to a house in Sellars Street Watsonia in 1890. They lived together until their deaths in 1930, just two months apart.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Prudence Partington with Doris and Ivy, 1897c
Prudence Partington with nieces Ivy (born 1893) and Doris (born 1895), daughters of Charles Partington junior and Emma Britnell.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.prudence partington, ivy partington, doris partington, partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Robert Partington [infant], 31/01/1857
Robert Partington came to Australia with his parents Charles Partington and Ellen Whatmough. Born 1856 he died soon after arrival in 1857 (Aged 14 months. Perhaps he caught a chill after getting off the boat from England the day before). Buried in pioneer children’s cemetery Greensborough.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.robert partington, charles partington, ellen whatmough, pioneer childrens cemetery -
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Photograph - Digital image, Roberts children, 1900c
Studio portrait of two children identified only as the Roberts children.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.roberts family -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Ruston bullock team Panton Hill 1860, 1860_
Peter Ruston was born in 1824 in Yorkshire. He migrated to Australia in 1850 where he found work as a bullock driver. By 1858 he had saved enough to buy his own bullock team and carted flour from the mill on the Plenty near Janefield to Greensborough and St Andrews. He later carted quartz from the mine at Queenstown (St Andrews) to the crushing plant at Panton Hill.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter rustin, peter ruston -
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Photograph - Digital image, Ruston family, 1865c
Peter Ruston and Martha Roberts had seven children, there are five in this photograph. Anne (1857-83), Martha (1860-1883) between Peter's knees, Sarah (1863-1945), Rachel (1865-1883), Sarah (1865-1957), Mary (1868-1869), Peter (1873-1924) and William (1874-1973).A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter rustin, peter ruston, martha roberts -
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Photograph - Digital image, George Westcott, 1870c
George (Sarge) Westcott (born 1859) was the son of Charity Pink Medhurst and second husband George Charles Westcott. After Charity's death father George raised his son George and her son David Medhurst (born 1855). Sarge Westcott was awarded a police valour medal after saving a colleague in the line of duty.Connection to the Medhurst family of Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Caption on back of photograph:"Sarge Westcott. Superintendent of police with Valour Badge for bravery."george westcott, david medhurst, charity jane pink -
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Photograph - Digital image, Sarah Jane Price, 1920c
Sarah Price was the mother of Mary Partington. After Mary's death in 1900, Sarah came to Willis Vale to help with Mary and Will's small daughter Eva. Sarah stayed at Willis Vale until her death on 29/9/1927. Will married Annie Medhurst, who had four children. Sarah helped with the children while Annie helped Will on the farm.A pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.sarah price, willis vale, william partington, eva partington -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Saxam, now Churinga, 1896c
"Saxam" was the home of the Kaye family (1886-1888) then William Santon, a former councillor and Mayor of Heidelberg. Saxam Homestead is a distinctive and substantial timber homestead built in the late 1880s as one of the notable rural properties in the St Helena area. In 2014 the house still stands but is in poor condition with most interior features removed. A significant Greensborough house.Digital copy of black and white photograph. saxam, churinga, william santon -
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Photograph - Digital image, The Gate, 1938c
Three children in foreground with gate in background. Children are Trevor Elinor and Baby Faye Partington. Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family -
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Photograph - Digital image, Partington boys, 1887c
Studio portrait of the sons of Charles and Ellen Partington. Caption identifies them as Charles, Joseph, William, Thomas, and Ben.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family, charles partington, joe partington, william partington, tom partington, ben partington -
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Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
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. The derelict Willis Vale house was vandalized later 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. This photo was taken after the Partington's moved house in 1947 across the river where Alan built their new Alwyn house that had access to electricity.A pioneer home in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, robert whatmough, maygar family -
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Photograph - Digital image, William and Mary Partington on wedding day, 1898_
William Partington and Mary Jane Price on their wedding day in 1898. Their daughter Eva was born in 1899. Mary died in childbirth in 1900. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.william partington, mary jane price, mary partington -
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Photograph - Digital Image, William Partington at cricket, 1892c
William James Partington (born 1872) at cricket.Pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, William and Eva Partington (and Trousers the dog), 1902c
William Charles Partington and his daughter Eva Mary Partington (born 1899). Eva's mother Mary Jane Partington (nee Price) died in 1900. In this photograph William and Eva are shown with 'Trousers' the dog.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.william partington, eva partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, William Partington on wedding day, 1898_
William Partington on the day of his marriage to Mary Jane Price in 1898. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.william partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale, 1939c
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. 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 family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
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Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [2], 1950c
View of Greensborough in the distance from Willis Vale and surrounding land: House built by Edward Maygar, The flowering Hawthorne Bushes were planted by William Partington. Note the prominent house on upper right where Robert Whatmough lived in the mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River across from Partington's Flat. 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. In 1946, Alan Partington built the Alwyn Farmhouse in place of the original Robert Whatmough home seen in this photo which became Whatmough Park circa 1976.Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, maygar family, whatmough -
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Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [house from distance], 1932c
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 black and white photograph.willis vale, partington family, whatmough, maygar -
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Photograph - Digital image, Wyn Partington, 10/06/1933
Wyn Leed was born in 1909. Her family moved to Greensborough to the Kiosk (now Diamond Valley Learning Centre) where she met Alan Partington. They married in Warragul on 10th June 1933 and moved to Willis Vale in 1941.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.wyn partington, wyn leed, alan partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Woodchop Team, 1912c
Photograph of wood chop team including Herb Medhurst, date unknown. 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. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white team photograph.Written in pen on front mount: "Herbert Medhurst" Wood Choppers" Photo taken and imprinted with 'Sears Studio Melbourne' - TROVE records show their advertisements beginning from 1903 to 1951.herb medhurst, wood chop competition -
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Photograph - Digital image, Wyn Leed, aged 20, 1929_
Wyn Leed was born in 1909. Her family moved to Greensborough to the Kiosk (now Diamond Valley Learning Centre) where she met Alan Partington. They married in Warragul in 1933. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.wyn leed, wyn partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Willis Vale [3], 1878c
Ellen and Charles Partington at 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 black and white photograph.charles partington, willis vale, ellen partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, William Partington and Eva Partington, 1902c
William Partington and daughter Eva who was born in 1899. Eva's mother Mary Price died in childbirth in 1900. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.william partington, eva partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, William Partington in orchard at Willis Vale, 1922c
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 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Alan and Wyn Partington [and infant], 1934c
Alan and Wyn Partington (married 1933) photographed with one of their children, possibly Elinor .A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, wyn partington, elinor partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, The Partington family, 1944c
Photograph of Trevor, Wyn, Faye and Alan Partington.A pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, wyn partington, elinor partington -
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Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington and others on log to Willis Vale, 1935c
Photograph of Alan Partington (3rd from left) and others crossing the Plenty River at Greensborough. This log over the river was the quickest way to reach the Greensborough township from Willis Vale.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, willis vale -
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Photograph - Digital image, Partington Boy with pet dog Bruno, 1955c
Photograph of a Gary Partington with the family dog Bruno. Bruno was an excellent dog for locating, cornering and killing unwanted possums on the property.Digital copy of black and white photograph.gary partington