Reminiscences of growing up in Greensborough and Briar Hill in the 1940s and 1950s, written by GHS member Val Wilson.13 p., typescriptgreensborough, briar hill, wilson family, val wilson(nee rolfs)

Story of Val Wilson's search for information about her Rolfs ancestor, Henry Rolfs of Seymour (Born Bargen, Denmark in 1857)Typescript 2 p.family history, henry rolfs, val wilson(nee rolfs)

This collection of family history relates to the Rolfs family Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) is a member of GHS and presented her research "Finding Henry" to a Society meeting. Also included is a family tree listing the descendants of Henry Rolfs and Val's own memories of growing up in Greensborough.Mrs Wilson traces her family on the paternal side to find Henry Rolfs, a German sailor who 'jumped ship' in Australia. She explains the process of tracking his arrival in 1881 and his family in Germany. 2 articles and family tree in black folder. Total 31 pages; includes usb with PowerPoint presentation "Finding Henry".henry rolfs, val wilson(nee rolfs), rolfs family

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Wheel thrown urn with lid. Surface decorated with chattering, wax resist or oxide brushwork. VW in an inverted triangle on base of urn.art, artwork, val wilson, ceramics, tafe ceramics collection, available

Photographs of the Splatt family from the family records of Val Wilson.DVD containing 51 photographs.Written on DVD in black pen "Splatt family photos"splatt family, val wilson(nee rolfs)

This family tree gives details of five generations of descendants of Henry Bartlett (Barl) Splatt. Compiled by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs).14 pages. In black spiral folder with clear cover.henry bartlett splatt, barl splatt, val wilson(nee rolfs), poulter, chapman family, splatt family

Val Wilson's family had a 146 year connection to the Greensborough area beginning with James and Susan Chapman in 1849, Family connections include the Poulter, Brown, Splatt, Kennedy and Memmott families. Val has illustrated her story with family photographs and relevant newspaper clippings.The story of family connections in Greensborough district.37 pages, illus. (some col.). Bound in green folder with clear cover.val wilson, james chapman, poulter family, splatt family

Family history chart of pioneer familyHistory of the Stock and Blackbourn families.Black and white 10 page computer generated family tree.In pen on front page: Val Wilsonchapman stock family, blackbourn family, family trees

Family history of Iredale & Ely familyIredale's and Ely's were a pioneer family in Greensborough3 pages. Black & white computer generated document listing the descendants of James IredaleIn pen on front page: Val Wilsoniredale family, ely family, family trees

Descendants of James King and Henrietta Nicholls are shown on this family tree.Printed family tree, one page.james king, henrietta elizabeth nicholls, val wilson

A short article about Victor Edwin Splatt and his service in World War 1. Vic Splatt was born in Greensborough. This story was written by Val Wilson.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor edwin splatt

This book retells the lives of the 120 names on the Mornington Honour Roll, men and women who served in World War I.150p., illus.To Noel & Cath, Best Wishes, Valerie J Wilsonmornington, world war 1, war memorials mornington, mornington historical society

The emails are a discussion of the Mayger family of Greensborough. Details of some English records are included.The Mayger family were Greensborough pioneers and these documents trace the family to England.5 x A4 pages. Copies of emails outlining some members of the Mayger family.mayger family, maygar, family trees

1851 England Census, citation for Edward Mayger born c1830Mayger family were pioneers of the Greensborough area2 x A4 pages. Printed from 1851 England Census via Ancestry.comayger family, edward mayger

Background to the Mayger family in EnglandMayger family were a pioneer family in the Greensborough area3 x A4 pages. Citation from the 1841 England Census for Alfred Mayger, accessed via Ancestry.co. Also pages from National Burial Index detailing Mayger burials in Somerset.mayger family, alfred mayger

These emails share information on the Gilding family of Greensborough and include the text of George Gilding's will.7 pages of email transcripts (dated 2006) detailing the Gilding family tree.Some pen inscriptions adding further entries.gilding, george gilding, iredale

In this letter, Ted Cordner thanks Val Rolfs (now Val Wilson) for her fundraising efforts in the Greensborough Football Club's Popular Girl Quest 1954.Handwritten note from (Doctor) Ted Cordner on Ashmead letterhead.Handwritten letter on blue "Ashmead" letterhead. Written in blue ink.Written in pencil on back:" Val Rolfs. 20 William Street Greensborough (at the time). Participant. Popular Girl.GFC."val rolfs, val wilson, ted cordner, ashmead, popular girl quest 1954, greensborough football club

Contents: Plan of Greensborough Cemetery; photograph of plaque at 'Children's Cemetery'; photocopy of 'Rules of the Greensborough cemetery 1874'; Article 'Forgotten cemeteries of Melbourne'; article 'Talking about Greensborough Cemetery, Noel Withers 2000; List of burials compiled by Noel Withers and Val Wilson 2007.Information regarding the pioneer cemetery,20-page plastic binder, red cover. Contains documents relating to the Greensborough Cemetery..greensborough cemetery, noel withers, val wilson

Two women are standing at the railway crossing gates, ready to open or close the gates [Possibly Iredale family?]. Originally thought to be the rail crossing at Grimshaw Street and Old Greensborough Road. In 2023, there is doubt that this is the case due to the double rail line and building in background. Please contact the Society if you have any idea where this is located.Copy of photo of railway gates. Sepia.On back: "Godwill from Val Wilson"railway gates, rail crossing, iredale

Three Bush Dance & Music Club of Bendigo & District Newsletters, Sept 1989 (yellow), October 1989 (green) and December 1989 (yellow). Newsletters contain contacts, Coming Events, dance programs and September 1989 edition has a map of how to get to the Notley's Picnic area. Also reports and in the October edition a sketch of how to get to a picnic area in the Wellsford Forest. The December issue has the contacts, Christmas Break-up and next meeting. On the back is the monthly dance dates for 1990.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, bush dance & music club of bendigo & district, wayne blandford, mary smith, gary clancy, marg lapham, notley's reserve, reservoir hotel, wedderburn old timers, harry mcqueen & friends, lorraine ogilvie, mike jackson, val wilson, barry simpson, peter ellis, victorian folk music club, shirley andrews, john meredith

Details the descendants of John Splatt (1727-1799). Includes the family lines of Henry Anning Splatt, Henry Bartlett Splatt, Harriet Emma Splatt and Florence Ada Splatt.This document shows the marriages and relationships which connect many of the Greensborough pioneer families and continues this line to the late 20th century.17 pages.splatt family, val wilson, stock, godwill, blackbourn, finn, rolfs, mitchell

Compiled and published by the Greensborough Historical Society, this book contains 26 stories of and by people who lived in the Greensborough area including Watsonia, Briar Hill and Montmorency. The book was initially funded by a grant from Banyule City Council.The first book published by Greensborough Historical Society, this volume includes oral and written histories of many local families. Copies available from the Society.90 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a green background with a collage of photographs.greensborough historical society, as i recall, bill cecil, bonnie dickson, val wilson, collins, thatcher, diamond valley community hospital, hutchinson, eric barclay, norm hyde, ida brown, faye fort, sculli, hazel amos, tom vickers, willimott, june hall, evans, spear family, trinnie di giacomo, elaine drakeford, ian foard, jack waites, vera lay, partington

Correspondence from Val Wilson and Noel Withers regarding identification of members of old photographs3 pages, Black & white text and photographsbarl splatt, johnny starling, george davey starling, splatt family

Group of Long Gully Senior Citizens photographed outside a building. they were on a bus tour to Korumburra, oct 24-30-1952. They are: Ethel Keith, Sadie Peers, Iris Swift, Nell Finch, Mary Webber, Roy Rosewarne, Jack Harper, Doss Rosewarne, Ethel Haig, Val Fieldew, Mary Wilson, Bill Wilson, Mrs E brown, Mrs Elsie Marshall, Mrs H Bond, Leo Hambly D, Vi Cameron, Bonna Liddel, Doris Stanford, Bev Liddel, Lila Robins, Vene Long, Sophie Reilly, M?t Harper, Alida Rattcliff, Cathie Logan, Jean OToole, Dorrie Crossley, Doris Mitchell, Bill Jurey, Eunice Pervis, Belle Jurey, Phyllis Cornish, Bill Cornish, Mary Harris, Leah Comte, Rex Ratcliff, Laurie OToole, Alan Crossley, Ula Angove, Amy Rowe and Dot Birrel.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully senior citizens 24/10/1982, coal creek motel, ethel keith, sadie peers, iris swift, nell finch, mary webber, roy rosewarne, jack harper, doss rosewarne, ethel haig, val fieldew, mary wilson, bill wilson, mrs e brown, mrs elsie marshall, mrs h bond, leo hambly d, vi cameron, bonna liddel, doris stanford, bev liddel, lila robins, vene long, sophie reilly, m?t harper, alida rattcliff, cathie logan, jean otoole, dorrie crossley, doris mitchell, bill jurey, eunice pervis, belle jurey, phyllis cornish, bill cornish, mary harris, leah comte, rex ratcliff, laurie otoole, alan crossley, ula angove, amy rowe, dot birrel

Descendants of James and Susan Chapman at a 'reunion' in Greensborough 7th April 2012. Back row (l-r) Peter Blackbourn; Brian Poulter; Peter Chapman; Steve Whatmough; Karen Hough. Front row (l-r) Joanne Blackbourn; Helen Davies (descendant of George Chapman), Val Wilson, Denise Anderson; Shannyn Hough.Digital copy of colour photograph.chapman family