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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Partington Family, Partington Fort Family - Four generations, 1980c
... Partington Fort Family - Four generations...Four generations of the Partington Fort family: Alan... Partington Fort Family - Four generations Digital copy of black ...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) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Frederich William Kroschel - war medal, 1914-1918
... fort family... William Kroschel. Fred was related to the Fort family.... William Kroschel. Fred was related to the Fort family. frederick ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, P J Fort - war memorabilia, 1914-1918
... fort family... was related to the Fort family of Greensborough.... to the Fort family of Greensborough. fort family world war 1 p j fort ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Colourgravure (The Herald and Weekly Times), Wild life in Australia illustrated, by Charles Barrett, 1950_
... fort family... to the Fort family..... This volume belonged to the Fort family. australian fauna fort family ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Partington Family, Partington Family - Four generations, 1960_
... fort family...Four generations of the Partington family: Faye Fort (Son's... photograph. Four generations of the Partington family: Faye Fort ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Partington descendants, 1969c
... fort family... of Faye) 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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Gary Partington at Caroline's wedding, 1991_
... 1991 at Ivanhoe Town Hall. gary partington caroline fort ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Alwyn - 1950s and 60s by Faye Fort, 2011
... -20th century. faye fort partington family alwyn whatmough park ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Myra Fort, c2000
... Family Mitcham Bowling Club Mountview Uniting Church Mitcham Fort ...Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'.Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'. She spent all her life in Mitcham with much of it centered in the Methodist Church.Description of the life of Myra Fort as part of a series called 'Our Octogenarians'.ireland, myra, fort, myra, ireland family, gillies street, mitcham, methodist church mitcham, barelli family, mitcham bowling club, mountview uniting church, mitcham, fort, tom -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, Wyn (Leed) Partington 1909-2002: by Faye Fort, 2012
... Faye Fort recounts the family history of her mother Wyn...Faye Fort recounts the family history of her mother Wyn ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Historic move to make Greensborough's past last, 19/03/2010
... of pioneer families Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Steve Whatmough.... of pioneer families Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Steve Whatmough ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Photograph, Suoi Nghe, 7RAR
... . they lived in the walls of the fort along with their families... of the fort along with their families. The RSO of 7 Battalion, John.... They lived in the walls of the fort along with their families ...A reprinted black and white Photograph of an area with a small rectangle area in the middle and the road goes down from below middle left side to near bottom on the right side. Above the photograph reads: This aerial photograph shows a rectangular fort like enclosure at "Ap Suoi Nighe" North of the Australian Base at Vung Tau. the fort was manned by Montangard Soldiers. they lived in the walls of the fort along with their families. The RSO of 7 Battalion, John Methven, and one of his signa,ers would fly out from Nui Dat and act as liaison when troops from 7 BN would be in the area.This aerial photograph shows a rectangular fort like enclosure at "Ap Suoi Nighe" north of Australian base at Vung Tau. The fort was manned by montangard soldiers. They lived in the walls of the fort along with their families. The RSO of 7 Battalion, John Methven and one of his signalers would fly out from Nui Dat and act as liaison when troops from 7 BN woul be in the area.7 rar, 7 battalion map, john methven, montagnard, suoi nghe, signals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Family memories: a guide to reminiscing: by Bob Price, 1992_
This book encourages readers to reminisce about their lives and shows how to record these personal and family memories for generations to follow.Demonstrates the importance of oral history and recording family histories.Hard cover. 130 pages, illus. (some col.).Inside front cover "To mum, hope this will jog a few memories, p'raps we can get 'em down on tape, or paper. From Shirl 18/3/93." "To Faye Fort 2007 From Shirl"oral history, family history, reminiscing, genealogy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Greensborough at Intervals by D Medhurst, 1835-1935
Traces the changes to the area around Greensborough from the earliest days of white settlement to 1935.A personal memoir of the early days of settlement in the Greensborough district by a member of one of the pioneering families.48 x A4 pages. Photocopy of handwritten manuscript. Bound in plastic cover.By D. Medhurst - added in pencil by Faye Fort: "Annie May's father, Faye's great grandfather"greensborough history, medhurst family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Roland Hardley, 22/02/1935
Mr Roland Hardley was a Gallipoli veteran, vice president of the Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association and first branch president of the Greensborough RSLMr Roland Hardley was first branch president of the Greensborough RSL and his family were pioneers in Bundoora at Rotherham Farm.5 x A4 sheets. Photocopy of 1935 obituary from Hurstbridge Advertiser for Mr Roland Hardley of Bundoora. 2-page family tree of Roland Hardley's family. Copies of 3 photographs of the Hardley family's Rotherham Farm Bundoora.Various notations by Faye Fort roland hardley, greensborough returned servicemens league, greensborough rsl, rotherham farm, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, R. A. Marsh: Church Street Greensborough, by Faye Fort and June Hall, 1919_
A brief history of Richard Marsh and family and his house on the corner of Hailes and Church Street Greensborough. This story by Faye Fort and June Hall was updated in 2016 by Marilyn Smith and Sue Ballantyne from material generously supplied by Mrs Madge Marsh, widow of Richard's son Gordon.Story of a pioneer family and a significant house in Greensborough.One page of text.richard arthur marsh, teresa bautista, hailes street, marsh family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers, 1840o
... families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family ...Mrs Fort has lived in the Greensborough area all her life and is a member of the Partington family and the Whatmough family, pioneer families of the district. She has written her memories of early families in the district.Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's memories and research into family history. The item will be transcribed into an electronic copy.Spiral bound notebook, bright blue cover. 128 handwritten pages.Inside cover: Faye (Partington) Fort's memories of the old Greensborough she remembers.mayger family, partington family, whatmough family, medhurst family, greensborough, pioneers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Medhurst-Ruston Families, 1823o
This oral history relates the history of the Medhurst and Ruston families in Greensborough. A story of the interconnections between families in pioneer Greensborough 2 x typed pages, 2 x handwritten pages on lined paper (manuscript)Handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. Annual Report 2011-2012. Calendar. 2013, 2011-2013
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. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Robert Whatmough and family slaughtering pig at Willis Vale Greensborough. 1870, 1870_
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Bundoora: by Faye Fort, 1945o
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Small house in Hailes Street by Faye Fort, 1902o
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, As I Recall: a collection of stories - country to suburbia, 2013_
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Britnell / Duncan family, 1857o
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Memories of old Greensborough and surrounding areas / collected by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 1840o
... . Contains information on many early families, both from Mrs Fort's ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough streets and their residents / compiled by Faye Fort (nee Partington), 2012_
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) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer descendants, 28/3/2009
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Fred Kroschel [in uniform], 1916c
... September 1917. Connection to the Fort family. Photograph ...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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Leah Partington in Heywood, 1856c
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Trevor, Elinor, Faye and Gary Partington, 1948c
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