Details the history of the current Greensborough township. It also mentions the early settlement of Kangaroo Point.Mentions early settlers such as William Poulter, James Chapman, James Mann and Edwin Willis Magger (Maygar).2 page printed document outlining the activities and motives of Edward Bernard Green, an early owner of the area of land that became Greensborough.Pencilled words on front page. greensborough, kangaroo point, edward green, poulter, mann, chapman, magger, mayger, melbourne to sydney mail contract

A collection of 'interesting events' from the life of Edward B. [Benjamin] Green (1870-1962). The author was the grandson of Edward Bernard Drury Green, who held the Sydney to Melbourne mail delivery contract from 1844 to 1853; He purchased part of Portion 18 in 1841 from Smyth, and sold it in 1853, the advertisement of sale thought to be the first use of the name "Greensborough" for the district. 128 p. black duplicated stencil print in leatherette cover"To J. W. Atkinson, with the compliments of the Author. Oct 27th 1937 [from] Edw. B. Green"edward b green, edward bernard drury green, memoirs, edward benjamin green

A short history of Edward Bernard Green, after whom Greensborough was named. Describes his various business activities including his purchase of property on the Plenty River and his contract for the carriage of mail overland between Melbourne and Sydney. Author unknown.Background on the origins of "Greensborough".2 typed pages.greensborough, edward bernard green, green family