Passenger indexes; maps; mortgage document 1873 Grimshaw and Britnell; history of Aaron and Joshua Grimshaw; Greensborough murder: transcript of the trial of Josiah Grimshaw for the murder of John Mitchell.History of the origins of this Greensborough family.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Grimshaw family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.grimshaw family

The author is a family researcher, collecting information from around the world relating to the Grimshaw family. Josiah, b1809, was an early identity in Greensborough, charged with the murder of John Mitchell.6 pages (of 16). Colour and black print.grimshaw family, aaron grimshaw, josiah grimshaw, maygar, mitchell

Family history of the MaygarsMaygar family lived at Willis Vale circa 1840-5916 pages, printed double sided. Contains copies of articles and photographs of the Maygar family.Pencil markings on front page of some family contacts, pencil markings throughout giving further detailsmaygar family, grimshaw family, willis vale

Information and photos about the John Lee Grimshaw, son of Aaron Grimshaw. Includes a copy of his obituary from Trove.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.john lee grimshaw, grimshaw family

Letter to Channel 9 regarding origin of Greensborough street names, with particular reference to Grimshaw Street. Also noted was that the streets mentioned were named after founding members of the Greensborough Wesleyan Church in the mid 1800s.Black and white print, colour photograph, with photocopied extract from "Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years" grimshaw street, living faith church, grimshaw family

This house at 47 Grimshaw Street Greensborough was the home of the Ely family in the 20th century. The attached document includes a sale advertisement from Diamond Valley News, 05/03/ 1974. and reports a sale in April, 2013 for $1,196,000. 3 Colour digital photographs and document.ely, ely family, grimshaw street greensborough

From accompanying typed caption: "Home of Bill and Dot Splatt. Purchased approx 1915-1918 and stayed in the family until mid 1950s. 37 Grimshaw Street Greensborough - site of Methodist Church."This home was demolished for the site of the 'new' Greensborough Methodist Church. Copy of Black and white photograph. Copy 2 printed Item 1054.Caption is typed.methodist church greensborough, grimshaw street, splatt family

Short notes on the Trist family of Greensborough who owned a dairy in Grimshaw StreetDigital copy of black and white texttrist family, grimshaw street greensborough

From accompanying typed caption: "Home of Bill and Dot Splatt. Purchased approx 1915-1918 and stayed in the family until mid 1950s. Grimshaw Street Greensborough - site of Methodist Church."This home was demolished for the site of the 'new' Greensborough Methodist Church. The church is located at 37 Grimshaw Street and was opened on Saturday 5 February 1966 by the then President of the Methodist Conference, the Rev. Reginald J. Philip, L Th.Copy of Black and white photograph. Caption is typed.splatt family, grimshaw street greensborough

Ashmead was the home of the Cordner family and is located in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. In this photo the roofline of the house can be seen behind the heritage listed hedge.Digital copy of colour photographashmead house, cordner family, grimshaw street greensborough

Keith Luxford in backyard in January 1950, Grimshaw Street behind; and at left; a new horse on Mr Starling's land.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, grimshaw street greensborough

Keith Luxford in backyard in January 1950, Grimshaw Street behind at right and showing rear of Mr Starling's homeDigital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, starling family, grimshaw street greensborough

Keith Luxford in backyard in January 1950, with Cordner home behind, looking at Grimshaw Street (a divided road)Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, grimshaw street greensborough, cordner family, ashmead house

Photograph of Grimshaw Street looking towards Cordner's house. Note the two-level road and no footpath.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough, cordner family

Photograph of Grimshaw Street looking from the Simons' house. The WaterMarc complex is now on this site.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough, watermarc

Photograph of Grimshaw Street in the 1950s. A rural scene compared to today.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Group photograph of Research Senior Citizens Club at Mountain Grand Warburton 24/02/1969.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Group photograph of the Simons family taken in 1949. From left - baby Robert, mother Alma, Nance, Len and Don.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Photograph of Grimshaw Street with the Simons family home third on the right, taken in 1950s. Note the footpath is now made.Digital copy of black and white photograph.simons family, grimshaw street greensborough

Outlines the Roberts family's arrival in Greensborough, their early activities and mentions their childhood activities. Written by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts).Records an era when Greensborough was starting to attract more outside people and the things people did during the war years to get by.Three page handwritten document outlining a brief history of the Roberts family in Greensborough during the 1939-45 war.Pencil notes on top of first page.world war 2, roberts family, drakeford family, grimshaw street greensborough

This plate belonged to the Franklin-Hunter family of Grimshaw Street Greensborough. Mr W. J. Franklin took over the news agency from Mr Leggo in 1924. Plates of similar type were advertised in 1903 and 1904. Refer to The Ballarat Star Friday 19 June 1903, page 6 and The Age Saturday 9 April 1904, page 1.Plate from early 20th century.Octagonal china plate with fluted edge and illustration of mill. Cream glaze with worn gilt around edge, illustration in brown tones.franklin family, hunter family, plates.

A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. Some people mentioned in the article include 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.greensborough, henry smythe, major anthony beale, james chapman, edward green, wragge family, usher family, black family, flintoff family, meagher family, robert whatmough, jessie angus

The material relates to the auction of "Ashmead" on 11th August 2012. The house "Ashmead" was built in 1932 and was the home of the Cordner family. It is one of the grander houses in Greensborough and closely resembles an English country manor. Five members of this family played for the Melbourne Football Club.A collection of advertising relating to the sale of "Ashmead" the former home of the Cordner family in Greensborough.Nilcordner family, ashmead, melbourne football club, ted cordner, greensborough, auctions

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

Lindsay Black attended Greensborough State School and later married Hazel Stafford. The Black family were landowners in Watsonia, from Grimshaw Street to Lambourn Road.Watsonia pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.lindsay black., watsonia

Studio photograph of Elizabeth (Betty) Black, sister of Lindsay Black. The Black family were early landowners in Watsonia, from Grimshaw Street to Lambourn Road. The Model Studio operated from 330 Smith Street Collingwood from 1902-1904.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.betty black, black family, elizabeth black, watsonia

Photograph of the grave of Ruth E., Henry and Margaret Black. The Black family were early landowners in Watsonia, from Grimshaw Street to Lambourn Road. Digital copy of colour photograph.henry black, ruth black, margaret black, watsonia, black family

Photograph of "Ashmead" in Grimshaw Street Greensborough, former home of the Cordner family. This view shows part of the construction work at Watermarc on the opposite side of the road.Digital copy of colour photograph.ashmead house, cordner family, watermarc

Members of the Medhurst family, descendants of David Medhurst who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. He also wrote for the local paper.Digital copy of colour photograph.medhurst family