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Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Margaret Stone, Greensborough - A History 1835-1988, with reference to Greensborough Primary School, 1835-1988
... Greensborough - A History 1835-1988, with reference to...greensborough history...A History of Greensborough from 1835 to 1988, with details... - A History 1835-1988, with reference to Greensborough Primary School ...A History of Greensborough from 1835 to 1988, with details on Greensborough Primary School. Includes scanned photographs and newspaper articles.Digital copy of book.greensborough history, greensborough primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, Heritage Publications, Greensborough history 1835, 1835o
... Greensborough history 1835... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article, Book Greensborough history ...Transcription of part of 'A History of the Colony of Victoria' Vol.1 1797-1854; by Henry Gyles Turner; 1904; reprinted 1973. A reference from the Diary of D. Medhurst refers to the probability of John Batman signing the treaty with indigenous inhabitants of the Melbourne area on the banks of the Plenty River at Greensborough.Typescript, 6p.plenty river, john batman, aborigines - banyule -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The Weekly Review, Going out in your neighbourhood: Greensborough History, 17/08/2016
... Going out in your neighbourhood: Greensborough History... in your neighbourhood: Greensborough History News clipping, black ...An advertisement for Greensborough Historical Society's August 2016 meetingNews clipping, black text and colour image.greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough RSL History, 1929o
... Greensborough RSL History... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article Greensborough RSL History 3 ...History of the formation of the Greensborough RSL copied from the RSL website.3 pages text.greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Kathy Andrewartha et al, Grace Park Pre-school Greensborough: a history 1967-1988, 1967-1988
... Grace Park Pre-school Greensborough: a history 1967-1988... Greensborough: a history 1967-1988 16 p. text and drawings Presented ...Celebrates the 21st birthday of Grace Park Pre-school, contained reminiscences from parents and staff and describes the fundraising required by the Council16 p. text and drawingsPresented by Joan Griffiths January 2017grace park pre school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A True Son of The Pioneers: by Linley Hartley, 1982_
... Records the Partington family's origins and history... family's history in Greensborough.... history in Greensborough. A True Son of The Pioneers: by Linley ...Records the Partington family's origins and history in Greensborough through an interview with Alan Partington.Records details of one of the pioneer families of the district.Photocopy of a Leader newspaper story on the Partington family's history in Greensborough.partington family, greensborough, apollo parkways, alan partington, whatmough, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The history of Greensborough Toll Gates: by W. A. Partington, 1850c
... The history of Greensborough Toll Gates: by W. A...A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw... history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first ...A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first erected to raise funds for road building in the area.The first Toll Keeper was Charles Partington, grandfather to the author, Alan Partington.2 typed pagesgreensborough toll gates, charles partington, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Early Greensborough by Jean Luxford as told to John Gibson, 1919o
... of the earlier history of Greensborough. As told to John Gibson, updated... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Oral History Early Greensborough ...Jean Luxford's reminiscences, with notes on some of the earlier history of Greensborough. As told to John Gibson, updated by Jean and John in 2017.Firsthand reminiscences of Greensborough in the 20th century.5 p. typescriptjean luxford, greensborough, oral history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Banyule City Council, Banyule Heritage Places Study - An Urban History, Volume 1 prepared by Allom Lovell & Associates, 1998 March
... greensborough history... in the post-European contact period, banyule history greensborough ...Describes the broad patterns of development across Banyule in the post-European contact period, 92 p, 30 cmbanyule history, greensborough history, montmorency history, heidelberg history, ivanhoe history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Greensborough at Intervals by D Medhurst, 1835-1935
... greensborough history... by a member of one of the pioneering families. greensborough history ...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
Newspaper Clipping, Hurstbridge Advertiser, Obituary Mr William Poulter, 06/04/1934
... greensborough history... of the Greensborough district. william poulter greensborough history poulter ...An outline of the life of William Poulter, a pioneer of the Greensborough district. Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.william poulter, greensborough history, poulter family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Portrait of Edward Green, 1850c
... greensborough history.... edward bernard green greensborough history ...Portrait of Edward Green. In the 1840s, Edward B. Green ran the mail service between Melbourne and Sydney and owned a parcel of land on the Plenty River. He engaged a surveyor to draw up plans and lay out a township on the slopes overlooking the river, and to mark out small farm holdings on the flats. This small township named after him is now Greensborough.Digital copy of portrait.edward bernard green, greensborough history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Greensborough [changes after the electric train line opens], 19/10/1923
... greensborough history...', particularly in housing development. greensborough history husrstbridge ...An outline of the changes in the Greensborough district following the advent of the 'electric train', particularly in housing development.Newspaper clipping downloaded from Trove. 1 page.greensborough history, husrstbridge railway line, greensborough station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Notes - Digital Image, June Hall, Early Greensborough families from Cowlinge and other English locations, 2010_06
... greensborough history.... pioneers greensborough history cowlinge June Hall ...A list of early settlers in Greensborough and their English roots, particularly those from Cowlinge.Digital copy of black and white textpioneers, greensborough history, cowlinge -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Correspondence, Letter from Frederick Flintoff to Charles Partington 1872, 26/04/1872
... greensborough history... flintoff charles partington greensborough history Personal letter ...Offer to formalise the leasing of land in Greensborough. Flintoff and Partington families are pioneers of the area. Charles Partington purchased this land in 1878. Partington family descendants still live in GreensboroughThis establishes the Partington family in GreensboroughYellowed paper, handwritten in ink. Major damage (tearing) on horizontal folds.Personal letter or invitation to lease a garden and small paddock in Greensboroughpartington family, frederick nevins flintoff, charles partington, greensborough history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Boards Beds and Buildings: The history and development of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital Greensborough; a community project / Donald Cordner
... Drive, Greensborough, Local History Section..., Diamond Valley Branch, Civic Drive, Greensborough, Local History ...CONTENTS FOREWORD By Sir Henry Bolte ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chapter 1 - The Beginning Chapter 2 - The James Charitable Trust Chapter 3 - The Forming of a Corporation Chapter 4 - Preparation Chapter 5 - The Opening Chapter 6 - The Early Years 1942 - 1950 Chapter 7 - The New Hospital 1950 - 1956 Chapter 8 - Expansion 1956 - 1966 Chapter 9 - Completion 1966 - 1971 Chapter 10 - The Staff Chapter 11 - The Board Chapter 12 - The Medical Profession Chapter 13 - Amenities and Equipment Chapter 14 - The Auxiliaries and Other Contributors Chapter 15 - Patients and Their Treatment Chapter 16 - The Future Appendix I - Board Members 1942- 1971 Appendix II - Hospital Staff 30th June 1971 Appendix III - Office Bearers Of Auxiliaries Digital file only (71 pages and covers) Physical copy held by Yarra plenty Regional Library, Diamond Valley Branch, Civic Drive, Greensborough, Local History Sectiondiamond valley community hospital, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, The Dickson family story, 1952o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...Ray and Bonnie Dickson moved to Greensborough in 1951, the area was mostly open space with few houses. Bonnie recalls and recounts her life in Greensborough in this interview with neighbour Rosalie Bray.There is some discussion of restrictions to house building in this post war period.3 typed pages of oral history and photograph of Bonnie Dickson. Copy 2: Item 695.bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Medhurst-Ruston Families, 1823o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...This oral history relates the history of the Medhurst and Ruston families in Greensborough.A story of the interconnections between families in pioneer Greensborough.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #438medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Medhurst-Ruston Families, 1823o
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower ...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
Oral History, The Dickson Family story / by Rosie Bray, 1951o
... street greensborough oral history. Greensborough Historical ...Bonnie Dickson recounts her early married life in Greensborough from 1955, the building of their home in Nell Street and their involvement in the local community.A primary source recollection of Greensborough in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages. Second copy of Item bonnie dickson, ray dickson, rosalie bray, nell street, greensborough, oral history. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Edward B. Green, 1853o
... ); Article: Greensborough history; Article: The Greens of Barham... for Greensborough (The Argus 1853); Article: Greensborough history; Article ...Contents: Land sale for Greensborough (The Argus 1853); Article: Greensborough history; Article: The Greens of Barham Station NSW; letter to Shire council from descendant of E B Green. History of the origins of Edward Bernard Green after whom Greensborough was named.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to Edward B. Green and family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.greensborough, edward bernard green -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Memories are rushing back. By Trinnie Di Giacomo, 1932o
... history greensborough diamond creek road whittingham trinnie di ...This oral history tells the story of Trinnie Di Giacomo (nee Whittingham) and her family's experiences on their farm on Diamond Creek Road in the early part of the 20th century. As told to Rosie Bray.A recollection of life in early Greensborough.3 pages, colour illustration.oral history, greensborough, diamond creek road, whittingham, trinnie di giacomo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, People that I have met: Cliff Lowerson; by Rosie Bray, 14/07/1920o
... rosie bray watsonia oral history greensborough Greensborough ...Rosie Bray talks with Clifford Alva Lowerson about life with his wife Iris in Eltham, Briar Hill, Montmorency and Watsonia.Oral history first published in GHS Newsletter 2014.4 pages, text and photographs.cliff lowerson, rosie bray, watsonia, oral history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manuscript, Clarence Medhurst, Reflections of Clarence Medhurst, 1960c
... in Greensborough. medhurst family history greensborough Clarence Medhurst ...This lists the family history and recollections of the Medhurst family in Greensborough. Clarence Medhurst born was born in 1883 and died, aged 84, in 1967. Medhursts were a pioneering family in Greensborough.A photocopy of a 7 page hand written manuscript by Clarence Medhurst. Blue biro words and pencil figures on front page.medhurst, family history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Lesley Hooper's story, 08/01/1936o
... between 1936 and 1957. lesley hooper oral history greensborough ...This oral history by Lesley Hooper (nee Hills) recounts her reminiscences of people and places in Greensborough between 1936 and 1957. 6p. typescriptlesley hooper, oral history, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Documents and photographs, Greensborough Historical Society, GHS Heritage Day 2017, 2017
... histories entitled "Do you recall?" oral history greensborough ...Heritage Day 2017 was celebrated by Greensborough Historical Society by a walk through Yandell Reserve, led by President Noel Withers, and the launch by Banyule Mayor Cr Tom Melican, of the Society's publication of a collection of oral histories entitled "Do you recall?" Two single pages, printed in colour, with 4 colour photographsHandwritten description of photographs on reverse; Cr Melican, Cr Melican with Noel Withers and Peter Van Eeken, audience x 2oral history, greensborough historical society, greensborough, do you recall?, tom melican -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Town named after a dashing military man, 1836o
... A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. ... history of Greensborough. Some mentioned people are Henry Smythe ...A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. Some mentioned people are Henry Smythe, Major Anthony Beale, James Chapman, Edward Green and Mr A Grimshaw; all of whom were early pioneers of the Greensborough district.A photcopy of a newspaper clipping from the Diamond Valley Leader.Nilgreensborough, henry smythe, major anthony beale, james chapman, edward green, wragge family, usher family, black family, flintoff family, meagher family, robert whatmough, jessie angus. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Fitzroy Historical Society, The garden of the Beale family in Fitzroy; by Tim Gatehouse
... in Greensborough. The history of the garden's creation was taken from Major... in Greensborough. The history of the garden's creation was taken from Major ...A discussion of the garden of Major Anthony Beale in Fitzroy, prior to the family's relocation to St Helena in Greensborough. The history of the garden's creation was taken from Major Beale's diary (held in the State Library of Victoria). A second article in this newsletter describes a walk around the MacRoberton factory in Fitzroy. 2 pages, text and colour images.anthony beale, beale family, gardens, st helena, mac robertson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, A family fishing club 1926-2001: 75 years of Angling tradition / Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc, 1926-2001
... This article outlines the history of Greensborough... outlines the history of Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc ...This article outlines the history of Greensborough and District Angling Club Inc., founded in 1926.35 pages, illus. Downloaded article in black spiral binder. Includes appendix to 2012.greensborough and district angling club inc, fishing club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article (copy), Alan Partington, Greensborough by Alan Partington, 1970c
... Written as a foreword to the History of Greensborough, Alan...Written as a foreword to the History of Greensborough, Alan ...Written as a foreword to the History of Greensborough, Alan Partington describes his family's connection to the area.Alan Partington was the fifth generation of his family to live in Greensborough. Family members still live in the area in 2014.Copy of 3 typed pagesalan partington, greensborough