Four generations of the Partington Fort family: Alan Partington, Faye Fort, Melinda and infant Rian.Four generations of a Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, faye fort (nee partington)

Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to Frederick William Kroschel. Fred was related to the Fort family.Digital copy of colour photographsfrederick william kroschel, fort family, world war 1

Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to P.J. Fort who was related to the Fort family of Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographsfort family, world war 1, p j fort

An illustrated book on Australian wild life - animals, birds, reptiles - published in 1950. This volume belonged to the Fort family.Hardback, 240 p. illus. (some col.). Signed Melinda & Dale Fort on title page; Faye Fort on fly-leafaustralian fauna, fort family

Four generations of the Partington family: Faye Fort (Son's daughter), Alan Partington (Son), Annie May Medhurst (Grandma) and Great Granddaughter Melinda Fort born 25/6/1960.Four generations of a Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, fort family

Three children identified as Mel, Dale and Carrie Partington. (Children of Faye)Digital copy of colour photograph.partington family, fort family

Gary Partington giving a speech at his niece Caroline’s wedding 1991 at Ivanhoe Town Hall.Digital copy of colour photograph.gary partington, caroline fort, partington family

Faye Fort recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages and handwritten manuscriptfaye fort, partington family, alwyn, whatmough park

Faye Fort recounts the family history of her mother Wyn Leed and stories of Wyn's life as a Partington.Details life as a farm wife in mid-20th century Greensborough.2 typed pages of text, includes handwritten manuscript by authorwyn leed, wyn partington, faye fort, partington, willis vale

This article publicises the public meeting prior to formation of the Greensborough Historical Society in 2010. Shown in the image are inaugural President Noel Withers and descendants of pioneer families Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Steve Whatmough.News article black text and coloured image.greensborough historical society, noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), steve whatmough

Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Items are work done for the Australian Defence Force bases at Portsea and Queenscliff. They were training bases - Officer Cadet School and Australian Staff College. Originally the base at Portsea was the Quarantine Station established in the late 1800s. International protocols required captains of arriving ships to provide a clean bill of health from the last port of call. If this was not possible all on board would be transferred to the Quarantine Station by boat for observations. This was to stop the spread of diseases such as cholera, small pox, typhoid fever, influenza and the plague. In 1952 it became a military training base - Officer Cadet School. The quarantine station still operated and the Army had to be prepared to evacuated in an emergency. This occurred in 1954 when 113 passengers on board the Strathaird were quarantined with smallpox. Cadets and staff came with their families and was a small township. Training for the Vietnam War was here, Now gone the remnants of the quarantine station and army activites can be seen. Under Point Nepean Community Trust. Fort Queenscliff dates from 1860 when it was an open battery known as Shortlands Bluff. The Garrison included volunteer artillery, engineers and infantry. It was a Coastal Defence Installation from 1883-1946. The base on Swan Island was part of this and soldiers from the Fort would go on detail to the Island each day. A permanent group with their families were housed there. The children would attend the local school in Queenscliff. It eventually became and still is a restricted area. In 1946 the Fort became home of the Army Command and Staff College. Officers came from overseas to train. Families would come with them and be accommodated in the main officers residence "Maytone" or private housing rented by the Army. Their children would attend local schools. Staff Colleges were all moved to Canberra. The Fort is now the Army Soldiers Career Management Agency and houses all historical documents related to the Army. .1 Off-white card with gold badge and black writing. .2 White card with separate page held together with blue and red ribbon. Badge in gold on front. Two Officer Cadet School flags - crossed and Christmas Greeting in blue inside card. .3 Off-white paper with Australian Staff College emblem. Blue print.2 Officer Cadet School emblem - lion and crown in centre. Flags - British and Australian .3 Emblem - crossed swords, owl and crownzilles printers, australian defence force, quarantine station portsea, officer cadet school, fort queenscliff, open battery, swan island, staff college, army command, zilles collection

Faye recounts stories about growing up in the Partington home "Alwyn" in the mid 20th century. At this time agriculture played an important role in the Greensborough district and the land around Alwyn was used for poultry, vegetables and cut flowers.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. partington family, greensborough, alwyn, alan partington, farming

The annual report of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. is presented in a calendar format. In this 2013 edition the calendar is illustrated with photographs of Greensborough pioneer families. The attached Word file contains captions identifying the people in the photographs. Captions by Faye Fort.The annual report is a record of the activities and services of Diamond Valley Community Support Inc.28 pages. Colour and black and white illustration. Annual report in calendar format. Illustrations of Greensborough pioneer families. A handwritten insert identifies the people in the photographs. (Notes by Faye Fort, typed by Merilyn Mullavey 2016, see Word document)diamond valley community support inc.

Robert Whatmough and family lived at Willis Vale from approx 1863 to 1878. Willis Vale was later owned by the Partington family. In this photograph the family is involved in butchering a pig. The people have been identified as: Mary (Hill) Whatmough b1813; and her daughter Rosalie b1856; Grandpa John Wilson; Joseph Wilson b1835; Emmett Whatmough b1842; John Thomas Fielding b1860; James Fielding b1861; Robert Whatmough b1815; [Sarah Whatmough b1845 m1866 Joe Wilson b1835 8 children]. Photo and article also appeared in The Diamond Valley News 9/10/1984 page 26.Early evidence of farming and animal husbandry in the Greensborough area.Black and white photograph, enlarged and mounted on timber backing.Typed caption pasted on front of photograph: 'Robert Watmaug [sic Whatmough] and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough.' Identification of those in photo by Faye Fort 2015.robert whatmough, whatmough, willis vale, greensborough, wilson

In this article, Faye Fort relates a variety of information on families from the Bundoora area.Oral history of the Bundoora area.One typed page.harold fraser, doug clements, bundoora

In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort

Faye Fort relates some of the families who lived in this house in Hailes Street Greensborough and describes its demise to make way for a carpark and shops.An oral history of one house in Greensborough.One types page of text.hailes street greensborough, faye fort

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

Members of the Britnell/Duncan family of Greensborough include Jessie Britnell (nee Duncan) and William Britnell, Jonah Britnell and Emma Britnell. Family history notes provided by Faye Fort (nee Partington)Greensborough pioneer family.7 sepia photographs of family members. Notes by Faye Fort.Each has the name of subject written in pen on reverse. The names of the photographer are printed front and back.britnell, jesse duncan, emma duncan

A collection of stories about Greensborough and surrounding areas, transcribed by hand. Most stories were originally published elsewhere and collected by Mrs Fort. Some stories have been expanded by Mrs Fort with her knowledge of the history of Greensborough and its pioneer families.Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family history.Spiral bound notebook, bright pink cover. 128 handwritten pages. Handwritten text throughout.maygar family, partington family, whatmough family, medhurst family, greensborough, pioneers

This is an incomplete list of families who resided in some central Greensborough streets. Compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington) from her own memory assisted by various members of Greensborough Historical Society. This is a work in progress.Compiles a list of Greensborough residents according to the street in which they lived.Spiral bound notebook, bright green cover. handwritten pages. Incomplete. Handwritten pages throughout.greensborough streets, faye fort (nee partington)

Photograph of descendants of the Whatmough family. The Whatmoughs settled and farmed along the Plenty River in Greensborough. Pictured are Denise Anderson and sister Barbara, Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Brian Poulter. Photograph taken at the unveiling of a plaque at the site of "Happy Hollow".Digital copy of colour photograph.happy hollow, poulter, partington, whatmough

Frederick Kroschel of Natimuk died of wounds in France 27 September 1917.Connection to the Fort family. Photograph and memorabilia with Faye Fort.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.freserick kroschel, natimuk, world war i

Portrait of Leah Partington (born 1826), sister of Charles Partington who left for Australia the next year in 1857. Leah had a daughter, Maria, born in 1851. Leah was 25 and unmarried. (notes by Faye Fort). Photo taken in Heywood England.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.partington family

A family portrait of Alan and Wyn Partington's children, Trevor, Elinor, Faye and Gary.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, alan partington, wyn partington, elinor partington, trevor partington, faye fort (nee partington), gary partington

Medhurst Wines operates in Gruyere, Yarra Valley. The winery is on land once owned by David Medhurst, formerly of Greensborough. These items were a gift to David's descendant, Faye Fort (nee Partington).Clear glass wine bottle 750 ml, screw cap, in black cardboard presentation box in red and white gift bagLabelled Medhurst Chardonnay 2016 Yarra Valley; with, black poly cotton apron, with pocket, embroidered Medhurst in white.medhurst family, medhurst wines yarra valley

Photograph of the site of the 'Willis Vale' homestead, home of the Partington family. 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.Digital copy of colour photograph."This house is where Willis Vale homestead was on Partingtons Flat"partington family, willis vale

The marriage of Gary Partington to Beverley Peet at the Greensborough Methodist Church, Main Street, 1964. Left to right: Lyn Lobb, [child] Melinda Fort, Gary Partington, Bev Peet, [unnamed best man and bridesmaid]One of a series of Partington wedding photographs taken at the old Methodist Church.Digital copy of black and white photographbeverley peet, gary partington, partington family